Schisandra repanda Plant Care
Schisandra repanda (Siebold & Zucc.) Radlk.
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Schisandra repanda is a deciduous vine growing to 6 meters, endemic to Japan and Korea.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Schisandra repanda?
Water Schisandra repanda every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Schisandra repanda Native To?
What Is the Schisandra repanda?
Schisandra repanda (Schisandra repanda) belongs to the Schisandraceae family within the Schisandra genus. Schisandra repanda is native to Japan and Korea.
Schisandra repanda displays a climbing vine, twining shrub growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Schisandra repanda produces small, fragrant white or pink flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Schisandra repanda?
Schisandra repanda 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 Schisandra repanda Need?
Schisandra repanda thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Schisandra repanda Prefer?
Schisandra repanda grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Schisandra repanda prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Schisandra repanda?
Moist, well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Schisandra repanda to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Schisandra repanda?
Feed Schisandra repanda 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 Schisandra repanda?
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 Schisandra repanda?
Schisandra repanda can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering, seeds.
Is the Schisandra repanda Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Schisandra repanda, 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 Schisandra repanda?
Schisandra repanda is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. 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 Schisandra repanda Need?
Schisandra repanda grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Schisandra repanda is native to Japan and Korea. In cooler regions, grow Schisandra repanda as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Schisandra repanda 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 Schisandra genus — compare its care with other Schisandra species on PlantoScan.
Schisandra is part of the Schisandraceae plant family — browse all Schisandraceae genera and species.
Schisandra repanda thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Schisandra repanda (Siebold & Zucc.) Radlk., family Schisandraceae (first published in Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 16: 303 (1886)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Schisandra repanda, 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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