Japanese Andromeda
Also known as
Japanese pieris, Pieris japonica. and Flaming Silver
Taxonomy
Pieris japonica
Pieris
Ericaceae
Ericales
How to care for Japanese Andromeda
How often to water your Japanese Andromeda
every 9
Japanese Andromeda needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Japanese Andromeda in your home
a window
Japanese Andromeda love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Japanese Andromeda does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Japanese Andromeda
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Japanese Andromeda after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Japanese Andromeda
Japanese Andromeda
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.