How to grow and care for Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy, Chilean wintergreen
Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Ericaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in temperate regions, as well as polar areas or tropical highlands.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are bisexual and radially symmetrical.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but some species are small trees.
🪴 Root&Soil
They are generally tolerant of acidic soil, allowing them to grow without issues in such conditions.
water
How to water Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy
How often should I water?
check Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Gaultheria mucronata J.Rémy is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Ericaceae, Genus: Gaultheria, Species: Gaultheria eriophylla
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Time to plant | Spring, Summer, Fall |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Ericales |
Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Gaultheria |
Species | Gaultheria eriophylla |
Is your plant sick?
Track what happened. We’ll let you know the cause and treatment shortly!





1:1 Expert Help
You’ll get professional feedback within 24 hours from an expert on our team.
feedback will include