How to Care for Hepatica asiatica (Asian Hepatica)

Korean name: 노루귀

Asian Hepatica is a wildflower that blooms early in spring, characterized by its three-lobed leaves and white to pale pink flowers. It grows well in cool, moderately humid soil and is fairly cold-hardy.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, Japan, China
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: Remembrance, hope
• Traits: wildflower, early spring bloom, cold hardy, beginner friendly
• Also known as: Asian Hepatica, Liverleaf

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers partial shade or bright shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry.
• Soil: Use well-drained, fertile soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 10~20°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Hepatica asiatica?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Hepatica asiatica?

It likes Prefers partial shade or bright shade.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Use well-drained, fertile soil..

Is Hepatica asiatica safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Hepatica asiatica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~20°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..