1/3

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'

Genus

Illicium

Family

Schisandraceae

Order

Austrobaileyales

How to care for Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'

💦 Water

How often to water your Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

☀️ Light

Finding light for Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' in your home

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine': repot after 2X growth

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 Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' 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.

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' Water Frequency →

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' Light Requirements →

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

🪴 Soil

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' 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!

Best Soil Mix for Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

Best Pots for Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

What Are Healthy Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' Temperature Tolerance →

Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

When to Plant Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

How to Plant Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

Where to Plant Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

Winter Care for Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

Best Companion Plants for Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' →

Is Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine' a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.