Nandina domestica

Heavenly Bamboo

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Evergreen shrub with bamboo-like stems, compound leaves turning crimson in winter. Produces white flowers followed by toxic red berries.
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Plant Details

Common Name Heavenly Bamboo
Family Berberidaceae
Genus Nandina
Species Domestica
Origin East Asia
Blooming Small white flowers in late spring, red berries in fall/winter
Leaf Color Green to crimson red
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 with pH 5.5 to 7.0

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Watering

Water regularly during growing season, reduce frequency in winter drought

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for red coloration, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges

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Pruning

Prune after flowering or in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead wood

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 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% 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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Common Problems

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