Yoania japonica

Yoania japonica is a delicate, terrestrial orchid endemic to Japan's shady, humid forests. This petite plant is noted for its understated beauty, featuring slender stalks that support sparse, yet striking, pale yellow to white flowers. With a preference for mossy undergrowth, yoania japonica adapts to its low-light environments by relying on symbiotic relationships with fungi rather than photosynthesis.

Scientific classification

Species

Yoania japonica (Yoania japonica)

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Herb

Plant Type

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Yoania japonica

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Fertilize: Yoania japonica requires minimal fertilization. Use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer (N-P-K = 30-10-10) every 10 days after spring sprouting; switch to a balanced fertilizer (N-P-K = 20-20-20) in summer. A phosphorus-rich fertilizer aids blooming in fall.

Pruning: Prune wilted yoania japonica flowers immediately after blooming to optimize nutrient use and encourage further blooming. Additionally, promptly trim withered and diseased leaves to enhance air circulation, which helps reduce the risk of pests and diseases.

Propagation: To propagate yoania japonica, use division or cuttings. For division, divide after blooming by carefully uprooting and clustering roots. For cuttings, take 2-node stems and keep the substrate moist; they root in 2-3 months. High temperatures allow for an alternative method of cutting roots directly.

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