How much sunlight does my bilberry need?

bilberry 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 bilberry?

bilberry 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!

Should I fertilize my bilberry?

bilberry grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for bilberry?

bilberry grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can bilberry be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone bilberry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my bilberry?

The seeds of bilberry can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: Is bilberry easy to care for?

bilberry 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 bilberry?

bilberry 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.

About bilberry

bilberry is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

bilberry likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

bilberry belongs to the Amelanchier genus, and is native to Eastern North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Amelanchier canadensis

Genus

Amelanchier

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

bilberry, Canadian serviceberry, chuckle-berry, currant-tree, juneberry, shad-blow serviceberry, shad-blow, shadbush, shadbush serviceberry, sugarplum and thicket serviceberry

How to care for bilberry

Water

How often to water your bilberry

bilberry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

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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.

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Finding light for bilberry in your home

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

bilberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

bilberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of bilberry in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize bilberry

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for bilberry: 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 bilberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

bilberry 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

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation