How to tend a Skimmia reevesiana

Also known as: Skimmia intermedia Carrière, Skimmia rubella Carrière, Skimmia philippinensis Masam., Ilex reevesiana Fortune, Skimmia arisanensis Hayata, Skimmia fortunei Mast., Skimmia hainanensis C.C.Huang, Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana (Fortune) N.P.Taylor & Airy Shaw, Skimmia japonica var. arisanensis (Hayata) T.Yamaz., Skimmia japonica var. reevesiana (Fortune) N.P.Taylor

Watering

Watering only when soil is dry, water thoroughly

Sunlight

Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Soil with rich organic matter and strong abilities of holding water and fertility

Fertilizer

Apply enough base fertilizers

Pruning

Remove dead and diseased branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Rutaceae, Skimmia
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-May, fruiting period September-November
Flower colors
light yellow, fruit color red
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