Japanese Laurel Plant
Japanese Laurel (Aucuba japonica) is a shrub that grows 6-10 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 7-10, prefers well-drained, acidic soil, full shade to part shade, medium to high moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1.5 to 3 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full shade to part shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Temperate
Temperature (°)
10°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
40% Loam, 40% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
2 to 4 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5 to 10 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphids, Scale Insects
Dark spots on leaves, White, powdery growth on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue, Sticky residue, sooty mold
Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Horticultural oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Systemic insecticides (acephate)