Pieris Mountain Fire Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Pieris Mountain Fire, or Japanese Andromeda, is a flowering plant with bell-shaped flowers. This evergreen shrub is very popular as a landscape shrub. It is low-growing and easy to maintain. It often has the fragrant scent of Japanese Andromeda flowers, which is a plus. Unfortunately, this plant is hazardous to animals and people.
Common Name |
Japanese andromeda or Japanese pieris
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Plant Type
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Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'
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Genus
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Pieris
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Family
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Ericaceae
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Order
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Ericales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Pieris Mountain Fire Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Pieris Mountain Fire.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Pieris Mountain Fire needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Pieris Mountain Fire needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Pieris Mountain Fire Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Pieris Mountain Fire to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Pieris Mountain Fire to thrive is between 40% and 70%. |
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Pieris Mountain Fire Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Pieris Mountain Fire. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Pieris Mountain Fire plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Pieris Mountain Fire Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Pieris Mountain Fire plant. |
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Maximum Height |
96 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Red
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Pieris Mountain Fire toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
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Pieris Mountain Fire Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Pieris Mountain Fire, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
spring
winter
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Pieris Mountain Fire Native Region |
Find out where the Pieris Mountain Fire plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
Taiwan (Province of China)
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