Plant Care American Blueberry

American Blueberry

4.3 out of 5 (3 experiences)

American Blueberry has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
American Blueberry has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily

About American Blueberry

American Blueberry is a popular 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.

Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and easy to bloom with a whopping 858 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

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

American Blueberry belongs to the Vaccinium genus, and is native to Eastern North America.

Taxonomy

Vaccinium corymbosum
Vaccinium
Ericaceae
Ericales

Also known as

Northern Highbush Blueberry, sorbet blueberry, duke blueberry, Jelly Bean, Jelly Bean Bluberry, vaccinium vaccinium corybosum, Vaccinium Ashei, Cabernet Splash Blueberry, Blueberry bush, Northland Blueberry, Sharpblue Blueberry, Blueberry - Peach Sorbet and Blueberry Peach Sorbet

How to care for American Blueberry

💦 Water

How often to water your American Blueberry

Water needs for American Blueberry
0.5 cups
every 9

American Blueberry 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.

Calculate water needs of American Blueberry

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for American Blueberry in your home

Light needs and placement for plant American Blueberry: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

American Blueberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

American Blueberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize American Blueberry

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

American Blueberry 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!

How to Grow American Blueberry →

Benefits of Growing American Blueberry →

Common American Blueberry Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for American Blueberry →


💦 Water Needs

American Blueberry 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.

American Blueberry Water Frequency →

American Blueberry Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

American Blueberry 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 🏡.

American Blueberry Light Requirements →

American Blueberry Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

American Blueberry is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is American Blueberry Edible? →

American Blueberry Toxicity to Cats →

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American Blueberry Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

American Blueberry 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!

Best Soil Mix for American Blueberry →

Best Pots for American Blueberry →

When and How to Successfully Repot American Blueberry →

What Are Healthy American Blueberry Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

American Blueberry 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize American Blueberry →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

American Blueberry Lifecycle →

American Blueberry Size Guide →

How and When to Prune American Blueberry →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

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

How to Propagate American Blueberry →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in American Blueberry, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for American Blueberry

American Blueberry

American Blueberry


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

American Blueberry has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
American Blueberry has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 2
American Blueberry has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
American Blueberry has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
American Blueberry has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
Anorn avatar
@Anorn
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 117 XP
globe Prairiewood, New South Wales
09/18/2021

Loves acidic soil but quite low maintenance

Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
Fast grower Fast grower
@girasolroto avatar
@@girasolroto
leaf-1 6 Plants
xp 215 XP
globe Milwaukee, WI
08/08/2021

This plant is distributed by Bushel and Barrel (R tm)
and is a hybrid blueberry bush.

Survivor Survivor
Browns easily Browns easily
@sophiaveronaa avatar
@@sophiaveronaa
leaf-1 7 Plants
xp 863 XP
05/29/2021

who doesn’t love home grown fruits, especially blueberries

Blooms easily Blooms easily
Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
Pest magnet Pest magnet

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