Also known as Chinese Acuba · Chinese Aucuba
Aucuba chinensis is a species of evergreen shrub native to China and Taiwan, known for its glossy leaves and often producing red berries. It thrives in shade.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
25% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 15-24°C. Avoid extreme fluctuations and cold drafts.
Low
25% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during growing season. Do not fertilize in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Aucuba chinensis regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during the warmer months.
Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot. Good drainage is essential.
Prune Aucuba chinensis in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pruning can also be used to shape the plant and control its size.
Avoid heavy pruning as it can stress the plant.
Propagate Aucuba chinensis from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a well-draining potting mix.
Maintain high humidity and warmth until roots develop.
Repot Aucuba chinensis every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger with drainage holes. Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix.
Repot in spring before the active growing season commences.
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Where Aucuba Chinensis (Aucuba chinensis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Garryales |
| Family | Garryaceae |
| Genus | Aucuba |
| Species | Aucuba chinensis |
Similar in genus Aucuba
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