How to grow and care for Gaultheria procumbens L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Gaultheria procumbens L., Checkerberry, Boxberry
Gaultheria procumbens L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect 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 procumbens L.
How often should I water?
check Gaultheria procumbens L. 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Gaultheria procumbens L. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Gaultheria procumbens L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Gaultheria procumbens L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Gaultheria procumbens L. 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 procumbens L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Ericaceae, Genus: Gaultheria, Species: Gaultheria procumbens
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Gaultheria |
| Species | Gaultheria procumbens |
Is Gaultheria procumbens L. toxic?
Gaultheria procumbens L. is dangerous to Dog
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