Lingonberry.

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Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Evergreen shrub

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

12 inches tall

Wachstum

Langsam

Winterhärte

USDA 2 bis 7

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to ensure healthy root development. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil pH is too high for this acid-loving plant. Mulching helps retain moisture and keeps the shallow roots cool during warmer months.

Gießen

Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the fruit production stage.

Düngen

Apply an acid-loving plant fertilizer once in early spring.

Schneiden

Prune lightly every few years to remove dead wood and encourage new growth.

Umtopfen

Repot only when the plant becomes root-bound or the soil loses its acidity.

Boden

Peaty, acidic soil

Boden-pH

4.5 to 5.5

Temperatur

-40 bis 25°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Kinder

The small berries are a potential choking hazard for very young children.

Essbarkeit

Always ensure berries are properly identified before consumption as some lookalikes are toxic.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Small leathery evergreen leaves
• Bell shaped white or pink flowers
• Bright red edible berries
• Low creeping growth habit

Höhe

0,1 bis 0,3m

Breite

0,2 bis 0,6m

Blätter

dark green, evergreen

Blüten

white, pink, 0,5 bis 0,8cm

Früchte

red, Late summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Phytophthora root rot — A fungal infection caused by overly wet, poorly drained soil.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, division, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Group this plant with other acid-loving species to simplify soil management.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Kultur-Heidelbeere — They share similar requirements for acidic soil and moisture.
• Heidekraut — Both plants thrive in the same acidic, well-draining conditions.

Ähnliche Arten

• Echte Bärentraube — It is a similar low-growing evergreen shrub with red berries.

Botanisches

Familie

Ericaceae

Gattung

Vaccinium

Ordnung

Ericales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Circumboreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Artenschutz

This plant is common in its native range and not considered threatened.

It grows in acidic, peaty soils in forests and heathlands, often forming dense mats that stabilize the ground.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, provides food for birds

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

groundcover, culinary fruit, rock gardens

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Do I need two plants for fruit?

While they are self-fertile, planting more than one can improve your harvest.

Can I grow them in a container?

Yes, they grow well in pots if you use a highly acidic potting mix.

Woher der Name kommt

The name vitis-idaea translates to vine of Mount Ida, referring to the plant's resemblance to grape vines found on the Greek mountain.

Gut zu wissen

• Lingonberries are sometimes called cowberries or mountain cranberries.
• They thrive in acidic, nutrient-poor soils where many other plants fail.
• The berries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
• They are perfectly suited for cold climates and can withstand deep snow cover.