Japanese Skimmia Plant
Japanese Skimmia (Skimmia japonica) is a shrub that grows 3-6 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 6-8, prefers well-drained, acidic soil, part shade, medium moisture, not edible, and not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1 to 1.5 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Acidic Loamy
Shade
Part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Temperate
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
40% Loam, 40% Sand, 20% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.3 to 0.6 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Early Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:05:05
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Fragrance
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, Root Rot , Powdery Mildew, Scale Insects, Aphids
Dark spots on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, White, powdery growth on leaves, Sticky residue, sooty mold, Distorted leaves, sticky residue
Remove and destroy infected leaves, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Neem oil, sulfur, Horticultural oil, insecticidal soap Neem oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Systemic insecticides (acephate), Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid)