Nabekura Skunk Cabbage Plant Care
Symplocarpus nabekuraensis Otsuka & K.Inoue
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Symplocarpus nabekuraensis Is a plant in the genus Symplocarpus. It is found in Japan.
Every 3–5 days
Partial to full shade
50–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Nabekura Skunk Cabbage?
Water Nabekura Skunk Cabbage every 3–5 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 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Nabekura Skunk Cabbage Native To?
What Is the Nabekura Skunk Cabbage?
Nabekura Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus nabekuraensis) belongs to the Araceae family within the Symplocarpus genus. Nabekura Skunk Cabbage is native to Japan.
Nabekura Skunk Cabbage displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Nabekura Skunk Cabbage produces unique hooded spathes with a spadix.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Nabekura Skunk Cabbage?
Symplocarpus nabekuraensis requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Nabekura Skunk Cabbage Need?
Nabekura Skunk Cabbage thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Nabekura Skunk Cabbage 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 Nabekura Skunk Cabbage Prefer?
Symplocarpus nabekuraensis grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Nabekura Skunk Cabbage prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Nabekura Skunk Cabbage?
Rich, organic soil with good moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Nabekura Skunk Cabbage to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Nabekura Skunk Cabbage?
Feed Nabekura Skunk Cabbage 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 Nabekura Skunk Cabbage?
Repot every 1-2 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 Nabekura Skunk Cabbage?
Nabekura Skunk Cabbage can be propagated through division of rhizomes.
Is the Nabekura Skunk Cabbage Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
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 Nabekura Skunk Cabbage?
Nabekura Skunk Cabbage 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Nabekura Skunk Cabbage Need?
Nabekura Skunk Cabbage grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Nabekura Skunk Cabbage is native to Japan. In cooler regions, grow Nabekura Skunk Cabbage as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Nabekura Skunk Cabbage 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 Symplocarpus genus — compare its care with other Symplocarpus species on PlantoScan.
Symplocarpus is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Nabekura Skunk Cabbage copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Symplocarpus nabekuraensis Otsuka & K.Inoue, family Araceae (first published in J. Jap. Bot. 77: 98 (2002)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Nabekura Skunk Cabbage is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. 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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