Vaccinium cyanococcus

Blueberry

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Deciduous shrub producing edible blue berries. Requires acidic soil and a period of cold winter chill. Excellent for gardens, not suitable for indoor cultivation.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blueberry
Family Ericaceae
Genus Vaccinium
Species Cyanococcus
Origin Northern Hemisphere
Blooming Late spring to early summer, white or pink bell-shaped flowers
Leaf Color Green turning red/orange in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic peat-based mix (pH 4.5-5.5), well-draining

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, acidic rainwater preferred

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best fruit production, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Use azalea/camellia fertilizer, high nitrogen/low phosphorus, spring only

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Pruning

Remove old wood annually after harvest to encourage new canes

Pest Control Aphid Blueberry Maggot 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 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
600 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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