Pieris Flaming Silver Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Flaming Silver Pieris, or Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver,' prefers partial shade but will grow in well-drained, acidic soil. This beautiful houseplant has flowers that often bloom in late spring. It can reach a height of 3-5 feet or more with proper care.
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Pieris Flaming Silver
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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 'Flaming Silver'
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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 Flaming Silver Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Pieris Flaming Silver.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Pieris Flaming Silver needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Pieris Flaming Silver needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Pieris Flaming Silver Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Pieris Flaming Silver to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
41°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Pieris Flaming Silver prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Pieris Flaming Silver Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Pieris Flaming Silver. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Pieris Flaming Silver 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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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Pieris Flaming Silver Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Pieris Flaming Silver plant. |
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Maximum Height |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
60 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 Flaming Silver toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pet |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
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Pieris Flaming Silver Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Pieris Flaming Silver, 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 Flaming Silver Native Region |
Find out where the Pieris Flaming Silver plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
Taiwan (Province of China)
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