Kadsura japonica: Country Or Region Of Origin
South Korea, South Japan to Taiwan
Plant Profile: Kadsura japonica
Names
Kadsura
Phonetic Spelling:kad-SOO-ruh juh-PON-ih-kuh
Genus:Kadsura
Species:japonica
Family:Schisandraceae
The plant is classified as evergreen to semi-evergreen, featuring glossy, dark green leaves that transform into shades of red and purple during the autumn. To produce fruit, both male and female specimens are required. Additionally, it is susceptible to damage in cold conditions.
Kadsura japonica Feature Summary
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Tags
#evergreen
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Kadsura japonica Feature Summary
Attributes
South Korea, South Japan to Taiwan
Twining
Whole Plant Traits
Vine
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Leaves
Green
Gold/Yellow
Purple/Lavender
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Glossy
Stem
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Kadsura japonica Attributes
Kadsura japonica: Climbing Method
Clinging
Scrambler
Tendrils
Twining
Kadsura japonica Whole Plant Traits
Kadsura japonica: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Kadsura japonica: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Kadsura japonica Cultural Conditions
Kadsura japonica: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Kadsura japonica: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
7b
8a
8b
Kadsura japonica Leaves
Kadsura japonica: Leaf Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Purple/Lavender
Kadsura japonica: Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Kadsura japonica: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Kadsura japonica: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Kadsura japonica Stem
Kadsura japonica: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
