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Japanese Pepper
IntermediateJapanese pepper
Familiar deciduous shrub from Japanese cuisine. Small leaves and branch thorns create delicate bonsai character. Early summer flowers and red autumn berries. Unique fragrance.
Dificultad
Intermediate
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Esperanza de vida
30-50 years
Tamaño
10-40cm (bonsai size)
Dieta
Fertilizer (regular)
Acerca de
Zanthoxylum piperitum, commonly known as Japanese pepper or Sansho, is a deciduous aromatic shrub in the family Rutaceae, native to Japan, China, and the Korean Peninsula. It is an indispensable culinary herb in Japanese cuisine — the young leaves ('kinome'), flowers, and berry husks are all used as seasoning, most famously sprinkled over grilled eel. Both male and female plants exist (dioecious), and the female produces red berries in autumn that split to reveal black seeds. In bonsai, it is valued as an unusual aromatic fruiting specimen with delicate pinnate leaves and decorative red berries. Care requires attention to sharp thorns on branches during handling.
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Información básica
Origen
Japan, China, and the Korean Peninsula
Esperanza de vida
30-50 years
Tamaño
10-40cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Dieta
Fertilizer (regular)
Guía de cuidado
Placement
Partial shade is ideal. Avoid strong direct sunlight
Watering
Loves water. Very sensitive to drying, never let dry
Styling
Natural form utilizing thorns. Avoid heavy pruning
Notes
Watch for swallowtail larvae. Can devour all leaves
IntermediateFruit bearingFragrantWild plant
Preguntas frecuentes de Japanese Pepper
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Japanese Pepper?
A
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Japanese Pepper?
A
La temperatura ideal para Japanese Pepper es -5〜35℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Japanese Pepper?
A
La esperanza de vida promedio de Japanese Pepper es 30-50 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Q¿Qué tamaño alcanza Japanese Pepper?
A
Japanese Pepper típicamente alcanza 10-40cm (bonsai size) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Q¿Qué debo alimentar a Japanese Pepper?
A
Japanese Pepper se alimenta de: Fertilizer (regular). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
Q¿Cuál es el precio típico de Japanese Pepper?
A
El precio de Japanese Pepper varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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