Epimedium wushanense Plant Care
Epimedium wushanense T.S.Ying
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Epimedium wushanense, the Wushan fairy wings, is a flowering plant species in the genus Epimedium.
Every 7–10 days
Partial to full shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Epimedium wushanense?
Water Epimedium wushanense every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Epimedium wushanense?
Epimedium wushanense (Epimedium wushanense) belongs to the Berberidaceae family within the Epimedium genus.
Epimedium wushanense displays a low clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Epimedium wushanense produces delicate, small flowers in shades of yellow, orange, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Epimedium wushanense?
Epimedium wushanense requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Epimedium wushanense Need?
Epimedium wushanense thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Epimedium wushanense in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Epimedium wushanense Prefer?
Epimedium wushanense grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Epimedium wushanense prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Epimedium wushanense?
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Epimedium wushanense to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Epimedium wushanense?
Feed Epimedium wushanense every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Epimedium wushanense?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Epimedium wushanense?
Epimedium wushanense can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to barrenwort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Epimedium wushanense Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Epimedium wushanense, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Epimedium wushanense?
Epimedium wushanense is susceptible to slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Epimedium wushanense Need?
Epimedium wushanense grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Epimedium wushanense as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Epimedium wushanense is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Epimedium genus — compare its care with other Epimedium species on PlantoScan.
Epimedium is part of the Berberidaceae plant family — browse all Berberidaceae genera and species.
Epimedium wushanense copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Epimedium Species
Other Epimedium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Epimedium wushanense T.S.Ying, family Berberidaceae (first published in Acta Phytotax. Sin. 13(2): 55 (1975)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Epimedium wushanense, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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