Aucuba Japonica

Aucuba Japonica is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Japanese Laurel →

Common Japanese Laurel Problems →

Aucuba Japonica prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Japanese Laurel Water Frequency →

Japanese Laurel Root Rot →

Aucuba Japonica requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Japanese Laurel Light Requirements →

Japanese Laurel Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Aucuba Japonica is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Aucuba Japonica does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Japanese Laurel →

Aucuba Japonica grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Japanese Laurel →

Aucuba Japonica grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Japanese Laurel →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Aucuba Japonica can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Japanese Laurel Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Aucuba Japonica can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Japanese Laurel →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Japanese Laurel →
• Drooping Japanese Laurel Leaves →
• Japanese Laurel Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Japanese Laurel →
• Brown Spots on Japanese Laurel →
• Japanese Laurel Leaves Falling Over →
• Japanese Laurel Leaves Curling →
• Japanese Laurel Root Rot →