How to tend a Vaccinium ovatum
Also known as: Vaccinium prunifolium Lodd. ex Loudon, Vaccinium lanceolatum DC. ex Dunal, Metagonia ovata (Pursh) Nutt., Metagonia pyxothamnus Nutt., Vaccinium ovatum var. ovatum
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Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, grows in sunny places
Soil
Slightly acidic sandy soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- North America
- Category
- Ericaceae, Vaccinium
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period June-July, fruiting period August-September
- Flower colors
- white, pink, fruit color blue, red
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