Asunaro
About Asunaro
Hiba Arborvitae is a conical needled evergreen native to Japan in the cypress family. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic soils. It can be susceptible to branch breakage from snow and ice and winter burn on leaves.
Taxonomy
Thujopsis dolabrata
Thujopsis
Cupressaceae
Pinales
Also known as
Thujopsis, Thujopsis, Thujopsis, asunaro, hiba, false arborvitae and hiba arborvitae
How to care for Asunaro
Water
How often to water your Asunaro
every 9
Asunaro needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Thujopsis in your home
a window
Asunaro love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Asunaro does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Asunaro in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Asunaro
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Asunaro after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Asunaro is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Asunaro prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Asunaro requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Asunaro does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Asunaro grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Asunaro can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Asunaro
Asunaro
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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