Japanese pittosporum
Pittosporum tobira
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 10
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Japanese pittosporum does best when it is watered deeply but infrequently. Water your pittosporum every 7 days to 10 days on warm conditions, every 10 to 14 days on colder seasons. Make sure the soil is moist at least 2-4 inches down by checking it with your finger. Make sure you water the soil and not the foliage as wet foliage can cause disease.
sunlight
Japanese pittosporum prefers sunny locations and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Generally, it grows best when it receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day. This can be divided into several shorter durations throughout the day or a longer length of time in the morning or late afternoon. However, if the sun is too intense midday, some shade should be provided. The plant should also be protected from negative effects due to too much wind.
pruning
To ensure the health of your Japanese pittosporum, it should be pruned annually, usually in late winter or early spring. Generally, pruning should involve removing about 1-third of the oldest shoots. Avoid pruning too much at once, as this may cause stress to the plant. Be sure to use sharp, sterile and properly sanitized pruning tools when performing this pruning.
