What type of soil should I use for my Vaccinium Ovatum?

Vaccinium Ovatum 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 Vaccinium Ovatum?

Vaccinium Ovatum 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 Vaccinium Ovatum?

Vaccinium Ovatum 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.

Can Vaccinium Ovatum be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Vaccinium Ovatum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: How often should I water my Vaccinium Ovatum?

Vaccinium Ovatum 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Vaccinium Ovatum need?

Vaccinium Ovatum 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 🏡.

Also known as

Evergreen Huckleberry, Evergreen Huckleberry, Evergreen huckleberry,, Winter huckleberry and California huckleberry

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Vaccinium ovatum

Genus

Vaccinium

Family

Ericaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Vaccinium Ovatum

Water

How often to water your Vaccinium Ovatum

Vaccinium Ovatum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Irondequoit, New York.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Irondequoit, New York

34% Very Low

Finding light for Evergreen Huckleberry in your home

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

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

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Irondequoit, New York ⛅.

Vaccinium Ovatum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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