Gaultheria leucocarpa

White-spotted Wintergreen

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Evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves and distinct white berries, native to acidic soils in temperate regions of Asia and North America.
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Plant Details

Common Name White-spotted Wintergreen
Family Ericaceae
Genus Gaultheria
Species Leucocarpa
Origin Temperate Asia / North America
Blooming Late summer to autumn, produces white berries on persistent foliage.
Leaf Color Dark green turning deep purple in winter
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic peat-based Ericaceous compost with perlite for drainage; pH 4.5-6.0 required.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use rain or distilled water to maintain acidity.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors; partial shade outdoors to prevent leaf scorching in summer heat.

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Fertilization

Apply liquid acidic fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer); reduce drastically in winter dormancy.

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Pruning

Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent berries.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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