How much sunlight does my Erica Carnea need?

Erica Carnea 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 Erica Carnea?

Erica Carnea 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 Erica Carnea?

Erica Carnea grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Erica Carnea be grown outdoors?

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

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Erica Carnea

Q: Is Erica Carnea easy to care for?

Erica Carnea 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 Erica Carnea?

Erica Carnea 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 Erica Carnea

Water

How often to water your Erica Carnea

Erica Carnea 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

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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 Winter Heath in your home

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

Erica Carnea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Erica Carnea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Erica Carnea

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Erica Carnea 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