How much sunlight does my Alpine Heath need?

Alpine Heath requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Alpine Heath?

Alpine Heath does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What is the growth pattern for Alpine Heath?

Alpine Heath grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Alpine Heath be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Alpine Heath can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Alpine Heath

Q: Is Alpine Heath easy to care for?

Alpine Heath is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Alpine Heath?

Alpine Heath prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Winter Heath, Winter Heath, Heather, Winter-flowering heather, Spring heath and Alpine heath

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Erica carnea

Genus

Erica

Family

Ericaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Alpine Heath

Water

How often to water your Alpine Heath

Alpine Heath needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boise, Idaho.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Boise, Idaho

29% Very Low

Growing Alpine Heath in Boise right now

Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉

January 27th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Boise is currently very low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determ…

Sunlight will increase by 36.3% ☀️

January 23rd, 2023

Boise is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Boise is expected to increase by 36.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.6 megajoules of energy per m² per da…

Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈

January 27th, 2023

This month, Boise is getting an average of 7.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 12.4% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.1 total hours of dayli…

Light needs and placement for plant Alpine Heath: 1ft from a window

Alpine Heath love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boise, Idaho ⛅.

Alpine Heath does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Alpine Heath

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Alpine Heath: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alpine Heath after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Alpine Heath

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 23rd, 2023

The growing potential in Boise is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot p…

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Alpine Heath is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors