Plant Care Vaccinium Myrtillus

Vaccinium Myrtillus

Also known as

European Blueberry, European Blueberry, European blueberry, Common bilberry and Blue whortleberry

Taxonomy

Vaccinium myrtillus
Vaccinium
Ericaceae
Ericales

How to care for Vaccinium Myrtillus

💦 Water

How often to water your Vaccinium Myrtillus

Water needs for Vaccinium Myrtillus
0.5 cups
every 9

Vaccinium Myrtillus 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 Vaccinium Myrtillus

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for European Blueberry in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Vaccinium Myrtillus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Vaccinium Myrtillus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Vaccinium Myrtillus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Vaccinium Myrtillus

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Vaccinium Myrtillus 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.

European Blueberry Water Frequency →

European Blueberry Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Vaccinium Myrtillus 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 🏡.

European Blueberry Light Requirements →

European Blueberry Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Vaccinium Myrtillus 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.

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🪴 Soil

Vaccinium Myrtillus 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!

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When and How to Successfully Repot European Blueberry →

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💩 Fertilizer

Vaccinium Myrtillus 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 European Blueberry →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Vaccinium Myrtillus will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

European Blueberry Lifecycle →

European Blueberry Size Guide →

How and When to Prune European Blueberry →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 Vaccinium Myrtillus, 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 Vaccinium Myrtillus

Vaccinium Myrtillus

Vaccinium Myrtillus


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.

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