How to tend a Distylium chinense

Also known as: Distylium racemosum var. chinense Franch. ex Hemsl.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Like adequate sunshine, resistant to half shade, place in shade under strong light in summer

Soil

Peat soil or loose sandy soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, dead and diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Hamamelidaceae, Distylium
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 20 cm, suitable for bonsai
Blooming period
Flowering period July-August, fruiting period September-October
Flower colors
red, fruit color brown
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