Ternstroemia gymnanthera

Japanese Ternstroemia

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Evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and small white fragrant flowers. Native to East Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Ternstroemia
Family Pentaphylacaceae
Genus Ternstroemia
Species Gymnanthera
Origin China / Japan
Blooming Spring / Summer, small white flowers
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining acidic loam or peat-based mix

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to partial sun, protect from harsh afternoon rays

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Fertilization

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent blooms

Pest Control Mealybug 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
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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)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 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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