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How to grow and care for Vaccinium ovatum Pursh

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Vaccinium ovatum Pursh, Winter huckleberry, Box huckleberry, Shot huckleberry

Vaccinium ovatum Pursh 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 10 days

Water

How to water Vaccinium ovatum Pursh

How often should I water?

check Vaccinium ovatum Pursh Every 10 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 Vaccinium ovatum Pursh need?

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Bright direct

Bright indirect

Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Vaccinium ovatum Pursh likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!

This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

500

20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

-7~35℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

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16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Vaccinium ovatum Pursh at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Vaccinium ovatum Pursh prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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

Vaccinium ovatum Pursh is a member of Ericaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderEricales
FamilyEricaceae
GenusVaccinium
SpeciesVaccinium ovatum

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