Serissa foetida

Japanese Snowrose

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Evergreen shrub with dense dark foliage and small star-shaped flowers. Sensitive to drafts, ideal for bonsai or bright indoor spots.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Snowrose
Family Sericaceae
Genus Serissa
Species Foetida
Origin Southeast Asia
Blooming Spring to Autumn, small white or pink tubular flowers
Leaf Color Dark green, sometimes variegated yellow/white
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-draining mix with peat and perlite for optimal root health

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity spray required daily in summer

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light is crucial; direct sun scorches leaves, low light causes leaf drop

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Fertilization

Apply diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season (Spring to Autumn)

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain compact shape; suitable for bonsai training

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 7 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
45% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
500 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 1800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% 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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