Satsuki
4.8 out of 5 (13 experiences)
Blooms easily
Survivor
About Satsuki
Satsuki is a super popular houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as easy to bloom and being a survivor with a whopping 1841 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Satsuki likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Satsuki belongs to the Rhododendron genus, and is native to Japan.
⚠️ Satsuki is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Rhododendron indicum
Rhododendron
Ericaceae
Ericales
How to care for Satsuki
How often to water your Satsuki
every 9
Satsuki 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 Satsuki in your home
a window
Satsuki love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Satsuki does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Satsuki in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Satsuki
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 Satsuki after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Hi, I was on vacation and forgot to tell my neighbour to water my red azalea 😞 Is it still alive? And what are those tiny hairy white hairs in place of the falling dried flowers? Any help would be appreciated if I can still save this plant 💔 #PinkAzaleaBonsai
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Newbie, came in Nov as a gift. I've been watering once a week but it hasn't had direct sunlight. I just moved it to a more sunny location, but what else should I do? Should I cut the dead flowers off? Do I prune? How much would I cut? #PinkAzaleaBonsai
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Gm! I have a satsuki bonsai tree that says it does well outside but I’m a bit worried, should I bring her inside? But…she will not get enough light inside. Please help I can’t seem to get these plants right. Thanks new plant mom.
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She keeps on dying on me ever since I got her #PinkAzaleaBonsai
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All flowers gone and appears to be struggling - H E L P #PinkAzaleaBonsai
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I ordered this plant and it was already in bad shape. Still trying to save it, I can't tell if I should give up or not. It's still drinking water but those leaves. #PinkAzaleaBonsai
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Some of the tips of my Azalea’s leaves have a brown line followed by a pale green. I checked the soil before watering and it doesn’t feel moist at the top so I don’t think it’s over watering. Any ideas? #PinkAzaleaBonsai
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Half of my leaves are dying but the other side is growing great #PinkAzaleaBonsai
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Does anyone know if the drip tray is necessary and do you keep it moist?
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Help!! It my Bonsai dead or just fixing to grow new leaves?? #PinkAzaleaBonsai
Care Summary for Satsuki
Satsuki
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.
What other plant parents say
Blooms easily 5
Survivor 3
Large, lush leaves 2
Fast grower 1
Browns easily 1
Pest magnet 1