Eriobotrya deflexa

Loquat

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Evergreen shrub or tree with dense, leathery foliage; typically grown for ornamental value or winter fruit in warm climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Loquat
Family Rosaceae
Genus Eriobotrya
Species Deflexa
Variety Variant of japonica
Origin China / Japan
Blooming Winter / Early Spring, white flowers with hairy calyxes
Leaf Color Dark green, leathery texture
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil mixed with perlite or coarse sand for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growth, reduce in winter; avoid waterlogging roots

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun outdoors; indoors requires bright indirect light near south-facing window

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Remove dead branches after flowering to maintain shape and air circulation

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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