Lingonberry.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Evergreen shrub

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

12 inches tall

Croissance

Lente

Rusticité

USDA 2 à 7

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Peaty, acidic soil

pH du sol

4.5 to 5.5

Température

-40 à 25°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,1 à 0,3m

Envergure

0,2 à 0,6m

Feuilles

dark green, evergreen

Fleurs

white, pink, 0,5 à 0,8cm

Fruits

red, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, division, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

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

Bonnes associations

• Bleuet à feuilles larges — They share similar requirements for acidic soil and moisture.
• Bruyère — Both plants thrive in the same acidic, well-draining conditions.

Espèces similaires

• Raisin d'ours — It is a similar low-growing evergreen shrub with red berries.

Science

Famille

Ericaceae

Genre

Vaccinium

Ordre

Ericales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Circumboreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, provides food for birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

groundcover, culinary fruit, rock gardens

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.