Rhus chinensis

Chinese Sumac

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A deciduous tree from East Asia featuring compound leaves that turn vibrant red in autumn and produce distinctive hairy fruit clusters, often cultivated as a bonsai specimen.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Sumac
Family Anacardiaceae
Genus Rhus
Species Chinensis
Origin China
Blooming Small yellow-green flowers, followed by red fruit clusters.
Leaf Color Green turning to brilliant red/orange in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with slight acidity or neutral pH

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Watering

Keep moist during active growth, reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for vibrant color; indoors needs maximum available light

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly from spring to autumn only

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Pruning

Prune in late winter or after flowering to maintain shape and structure

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

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 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% 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% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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