Premna microphylla Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
One of the trees from the Mint family (Lamiaceae) which is very famous in the eastern region, especially in Japan, this tree is often made into bonsai because its leaves can shrink to the size of rice, and the age of this tree can be very old.
Common Name |
Japanese musk maple, Japanese neem tree
|
|
|
Plant Type
|
Trees
|
|
|
Taxonomy
|
||
|
Scientific name
|
Premna microphylla
|
|
|
Genus
|
Premna
|
|
|
Family
|
Lamiaceae
|
|
|
Order
|
Lamiales
|
|
|
Class
|
Dicotyledons
|
|
Premna microphylla Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Premna microphylla.
|
|
|
Water Needs
|
Average
|
|
|
Cups
|
Generally, Premna microphylla needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Premna microphylla needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
|
Premna microphylla Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Premna microphylla to thrive. |
|
Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
|
|
Temperature |
64°F
to 75°F
|
|
Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Premna microphylla to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
|
Premna microphylla Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Premna microphylla. |
|
Suitability in pots |
10L
Premna microphylla plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 10L. |
|
Soil type |
loam
|
|
|
Soil Drainage
|
Moist but well-drainage
|
|
Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
|
|
Premna microphylla Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Premna microphylla plant. |
|
Maximum Height |
200 Inches or
6 meters
|
|
Spread |
120 Inches or
4 meters
|
|
Color |
Green
|
|
Characteristics |
Evergreen
|
|
Is Premna microphylla toxic to pets? |
No
|
|
Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Japanese Garden
Modern Garden
|
|
Premna microphylla Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Premna microphylla, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
|
Maintenance |
easy
|
|
Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
air layering
|
|
Flowering season |
winter
|
|
Premna microphylla Native Region |
Find out where the Premna microphylla plant originated. |
|
Country |
China
Japan
Taiwan (Province of China)
|
|
|
Specific Location
|
Premna microphylla is commonly found in Taiwan, China, and central and southern Japan. |
