Lingonberry.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Evergreen shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

12 inches tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 7

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Peaty, acidic soil

pH del suelo

4.5 to 5.5

Temperatura

-40 a 25°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Niños

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

0,1 a 0,3m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,6m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

white, pink, 0,5 a 0,8cm

Frutos

red, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

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

Buenas compañeras

• Arándano azul de arbusto alto — They share similar requirements for acidic soil and moisture.
• Brezo — Both plants thrive in the same acidic, well-draining conditions.

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Ericaceae

Género

Vaccinium

Orden

Ericales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Circumboreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides food for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

groundcover, culinary fruit, rock gardens

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.