Mukdenia Plant Care

Mukdenia (Mukdenia rossii) belongs to the Saxifragaceae family within the Mukdenia genus. Mukdenia is native to Korea and northeastern China.

Mukdenia displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Mukdenia produces small white or pink flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Mukdenia every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Mukdenia thrives in part shade to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Mukdenia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Mukdenia rossii tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Mukdenia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining, humus-rich soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Mukdenia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Mukdenia every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with part shade to full shade and well-draining, humus-rich soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Mukdenia is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Mukdenia can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Mukdenia while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Mukdenia is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Mukdenia can be propagated through division, seeds.

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Mukdenia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Mukdenia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Mukdenia is native to Korea and northeastern China. In cooler regions, grow Mukdenia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.