Japanese Andromeda Plant
Japanese Andromeda (Pieris japonica) is a shrub that grows 4-8 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, prefers well-drained, acidic soil, part shade to full shade, medium to high moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1.5-2 meters
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, acidic
Shade
Part shade to full shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Temperate, cool climate
Temperature (°)
1 to 5
Humidity (%)
50-80
Potting media
Peat moss, perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
300-800 grams
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
4.5-6.0
Water Ph level
5.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.4-0.7 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Moderate
NPK ratio
10:05:05
life Span
10-15 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, toxic if ingested
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, Lace Bug, Canker, Phytophthora Dieback
Dark spots on leaves, Yellowing leaves, wilting, Speckled leaves, yellowing ,Branch dieback, sunken lesions, Leaf blight, stem cankers
Remove and destroy infected leaves, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Prune and dispose of affected branches, Improve soil drainage, prune infected parts
Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with phosphorous acid