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AucubaFamily: Cornaceae.
| Aucuba japonica Thunb. |
Common name(s): Japanese Laurel, Spotted Laurel |
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Genus of 3-4 species of evergreen, dioecius shrubs from a wide variety of habitats from the Himalayas to E. Asia. Aucuba can be grown on a windowsill. It will reach 5 ft or more, but you can prune plant in the spring. |
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| Growing conditions |
Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Average warmth.Good indirect light is the proper location - an east- or north-facing windowsill is ideal. |
Compost must be kept moist at all times and never allowed to dry out. Misting is necessary. |
Take semi-ripe stem cuttings in spring. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. |
User-submitted additions and corrections:
T.
23rd Dec 2005
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Aucuba is very slow to root in water and even slower, too slow to grow. |
Margaret P.
USA
1st Jun 2008
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The leaf tips are turning brown and curling up. Why? |
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