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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.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Gaultheria procumbens L. need?

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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!

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20K~

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-27

-27~32℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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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

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40~70%

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Gaultheria procumbens L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Time to plantSpring
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderEricales
FamilyEricaceae
GenusGaultheria
SpeciesGaultheria procumbens

Is Gaultheria procumbens L. toxic?

Gaultheria procumbens L. is dangerous to Dog

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