
Dwarf Spanish Heath
Also known as
Erica lentiformis, Erica umbellata albiflora, Erica umbellata major and Ericodes umbellatum
Taxonomy
Erica umbellata
Erica
Ericaceae
Ericales

How to care for Dwarf Spanish Heath

How often to water your Dwarf Spanish Heath

every 9
Dwarf Spanish Heath needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

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 Dwarf Spanish Heath in your home

a window
Dwarf Spanish Heath love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dwarf Spanish Heath does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dwarf Spanish Heath in your home š”.

How to fertilize Dwarf Spanish Heath

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dwarf Spanish Heath after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Dwarf Spanish 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.
Sunlight Needs
Dwarf Spanish Heath requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dwarf Spanish 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!
Care Summary for Dwarf Spanish Heath
Dwarf Spanish Heath
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
