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Pittosporum tobira Variegata
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Pittosporum tobira Variegata

Variegated Japanese Pittosporum

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Evergreen shrub with glossy, thick leaves featuring cream or yellow variegation. Compact growth habit suitable for containers and hedges.
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Plant Details

Common Name Variegated Japanese Pittosporum
Family Pittosporaceae
Genus Pittosporum
Species Tobira
Variety Variegata
Origin Japan
Blooming Spring/Summer, fragrant white flowers in umbels
Leaf Color Green with cream or yellow margins
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 organic matter, pH neutral to slightly acidic

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Watering

Allow topsoil to dry between waterings; reduce frequency during winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors; full sun outdoors for optimal variegation intensity

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove yellow or dead leaves promptly

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

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Temperature
50° – 86°
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)
1500 – 30000
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% – 50%
% 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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