Aucuba japonica, or Japanese Aucuba, is a hardy evergreen shrub. Known for its glossy, often variegated leaves and bright red berries that persist through winter. It thri
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Sunlight
Prefers full to partial shade; avoid direct sun.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral.
Temperature
Ideal between 10-24 °C; hardy to -15 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Prefers full to partial shade; avoid direct sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral.
Ideal between 10-24 °C; hardy to -15 °C.
Outdoor, Indoor
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1.5-3 m
Spread
1.5-2.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Dark green, Yellow
Leaf Type
Simple, ovate, serrated
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
1500
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Edible
No
All parts, especially berries, contain aucubin and other glycosides, causing gastrointestinal upset if ingested.
