Diospyros glaucifolia — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Diospyros glaucifolia

Diospyros Glaucifolia

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ON THIS PLANT
A note from PlantMom

Diospyros japonica presenta buena resistencia a las enfermedades y, por lo general, no suele verse afectada por ellas. En cuanto a los cuidados, esta planta requiere poca atención. Cuando se cultiva al aire libre necesita riegos reducidos y las plantas de mayor tamaño normalmente no precisan poda. Las plantas más pequeñas, no obstante, deben podarse después de la floración. Diospyros japonicat es adecuada para cualquier persona que disponga de un espacio exterior, como un jardín o una terraza, y no exige mucha experiencia en su cuidado.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Diospyros Glaucifolia.

Light

Diospyros japonica comes from open habitats, like sunny meadows and forest margins, which supply abundant light. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.

Temperature

Diospyros japonica shows strong adaptability to a variety of climatic conditions, from very hot summers to cold winters. However, it does have an optimal temperature range for growth. If temperatures become too high, the plant is susceptible to heat and humidity stress that can lead to its death. In areas where temperatures near the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to apply insulation measures to protect the plant.

Fertilizer

Diospyros japonica needs adequate nutrients for the best fruit production. Apply fertilizer in early spring to promote new growth and flower development. Regular fertilization keeps the plant healthy, yields tastier fruit, and prevents nutrient deficiency problems like yellowing leaves and reduced fruit production.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Diospyros
Family
Ebenaceae
Hardiness Zone
6-9
Mature Height
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Mature Spread
4.88 m to 7.92 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Fall
Native Area
Japan, China
PLATES
Diospyros glaucifolia leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Diospyros glaucifolia leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Diospyros glaucifolia fruit
PLATE 03 · fruit
Diospyros glaucifolia fruit
PLATE 04 · fruit
Diospyros glaucifolia bark
PLATE 05 · bark
Diospyros glaucifolia bark
PLATE 06 · bark
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