Illicium simonsii

How to Grow and Care for Illicium simonsii

Illicium simonsii · Illicium simonsii

Grow in moist, but well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Under glass grow in ericaceous potting compost in bright light, but shaded from the hottest sun. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced fertiliser on a monthly basis

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Illicium simonsii

Illicium simonsii
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist, but well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Under glass grow in ericaceous potting compost in bright light, but shaded from the hottest sun. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced fertiliser on a monthly basis

How to Water Illicium simonsii?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Illicium simonsii?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Illicium simonsii?

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What Soil Is Best for Illicium simonsii?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Illicium simonsii?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Illicium simonsii?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Illicium simonsii?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Illicium simonsii?

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Can also be propagated by layering in summer

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How to Transplant Illicium simonsii?

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How to Care for Illicium simonsii in Winter?

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How to Plant Illicium simonsii?

Grow in moist, but well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Under glass grow in ericaceous potting compost in bright light, but shaded from the hottest sun. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced fertiliser on a monthly basis

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How to Repot Illicium simonsii?

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How to Harvest Illicium simonsii?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Illicium simonsii

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About Illicium simonsii

Attributes of Illicium simonsii

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginChina, Myanmar

Scientific Classification

Species
Illicium simonsii
Genus
Illicium
Family
Schisandraceae
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