Taiwanese Photinia
About Taiwanese Photinia
Chinese photinia is a large, broadleaf, evergreen shrub or small tree in the rose family. It grows between 20-30' tall and has showy fragrant flowers that bloom in mid-spring. It is the most disease-resistant of the genus.
Taxonomy
Photinia serratifolia
Photinia
Rosaceae
Rosales
Also known as
Taiwanese photinia and Chinese photinia
How to care for Taiwanese Photinia
How often to water your Taiwanese Photinia
every 9
Taiwanese Photinia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Taiwanese Photinia in your home
a window
Taiwanese Photinia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Taiwanese Photinia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Taiwanese Photinia in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Taiwanese Photinia
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 Taiwanese Photinia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Taiwanese Photinia
Taiwanese Photinia
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.