Pieris floribunda

Mountain Pieris

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Evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and red new growth, blooming with white bell-shaped flower clusters in spring. Prefers acidic soil and partial shade.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mountain Pieris
Family Ericaceae
Genus Pieris
Species Floribunda
Origin Japan, China
Blooming Spring, white bell-shaped clusters
Leaf Color Dark green with red new growth
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic ericaceous mix (peat-based), excellent drainage required.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use rainwater or filtered water to avoid alkalinity.

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Sunlight & Care

Partial shade preferred in hot climates; morning sun acceptable elsewhere.

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Fertilization

Apply specialized acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring before flowering.

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent flower heads.

Pest Control Aphid Lace Bug 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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
50 – 300
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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