Symplocos paniculata

Sweetleaf

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Evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers and blue-black fruit, native to East Asia. Popular for bonsai due to small leaves and attractive bark.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sweetleaf
Family Symplocaceae
Genus Symplocos
Species Paniculata
Origin East Asia
Blooming Summer, white fragrant panicles
Leaf Color Dark green turning golden yellow in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-draining loam or peat mix for optimal growth

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growing season

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; needs bright light indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly in spring and summer

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape, suitable for bonsai

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 2 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
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% 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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