Omei Moschatel Plant Care
Adoxa omeiensis H.Hara
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Adoxa omeiensis is a unique plant known for its striking variegated leaves that feature a mix of green and white colors. This plant is native to the mountainous regions of China and thrives in shaded, moist environments, making it a favorite among plant enthusiasts for its eye-catching foliage.
Every 7–10 days
Partial to full shade
60°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Omei Moschatel?
Water Omei Moschatel 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 60°F (16°C) and above and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Omei Moschatel Native To?
What Is the Omei Moschatel?
Omei Moschatel (Adoxa omeiensis) belongs to the Viburnaceae family within the Adoxa genus. Omei Moschatel is native to Sichuan Province in south-central China.
Omei Moschatel displays a low-growing, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Omei Moschatel produces small, white clusters of fragrant flowers.
How Often Should You Water a Omei Moschatel?
Adoxa omeiensis 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 Omei Moschatel Need?
Omei Moschatel thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Omei Moschatel in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Omei Moschatel Prefer?
Adoxa omeiensis grows best at temperatures of 60°F. Omei Moschatel prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Omei Moschatel?
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Omei Moschatel to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Omei Moschatel?
Feed Omei Moschatel every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Omei Moschatel?
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 Omei Moschatel?
Omei Moschatel can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to moschatel plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Omei Moschatel Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Omei Moschatel, 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 Omei Moschatel?
Omei Moschatel 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.
Keep exploring plants
Omei Moschatel 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 Adoxa genus — compare its care with other Adoxa species on PlantoScan.
Adoxa is part of the Viburnaceae plant family — browse all Viburnaceae genera and species.
Omei Moschatel copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Adoxa omeiensis H.Hara, family Viburnaceae (first published in J. Jap. Bot. 56: 271 (1981)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Omei Moschatel, 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.
- 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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