Gaultheria mucronata

Tea Tree / Wintergreen

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Evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and red berries. Contains methyl salicylate, toxic to pets. Prefers cool climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tea Tree / Wintergreen
Family Ericaceae
Genus Gaultheria
Species Mucronata
Origin New Zealand
Blooming Small white bell-shaped flowers in summer and autumn
Leaf Color Dark green glossy leaves with red stems
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic ericaceous compost, peat based with high drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity required.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light or partial shade. Protect from harsh afternoon sun.

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Fertilization

Apply dilute acidic fertilizer monthly during active growth (spring/summer)

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid 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 4 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 8000
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
30% – 65%
% 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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