How to Care for Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo)

Korean name: 남천

Nandina domestica is an evergreen shrub that grows multiple stems, featuring reddish leaves and bright red berries from autumn to winter. It thrives in mild climates and adapts well to various soil types. The upright stems make it a popular ornamental garden plant.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: China, Japan
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: good luck, protection
• Traits: evergreen, cold hardy, berry producing, ornamental, low maintenance
• Also known as: Heavenly Bamboo, Sacred Bamboo

Care Guide

• Light: Tolerates partial to full sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when soil feels slightly dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Normal humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 10~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Nandina domestica?

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

Where should you keep Nandina domestica?

It likes Tolerates partial to full sun.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Nandina domestica safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Nandina domestica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~30°C. Humidity: Normal humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn..