Blueberry Bush

Blueberry Bush Care

Cyanococcus

What is the plant

Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with blue or purple berries. They are classified in the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Vaccinium also includes cranberries, bilberries, huckleberries and Madeira blueberries.

Blueberries are popular in home gardens because they can grow in a small space, even in containers. In fact, they are one of the easiest berries to grow. There are three main types of blueberries: highbush, rabbiteye, and southern highbush. Blueberries are a large species of flowering and fruiting shrubs that are native to North America. Cultivated blueberries are continually being bred for higher yields, heat and cold tolerance and better pest resistance. Still, some people prefer the blueberries that grow wild in forests and fields. Wild berries are smaller, and it will take you a while to pick enough for a pie, but many people find them the sweetest to eat.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

8 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water blueberry bushes approximately twice a week, supplying 2.5 cm or 1 inch of water at each watering. A soil should remain moist to at least 6 inches deep, but shouldn't be waterlogged. If a soil becomes muddy or wet, stop watering until it begins to dry.
Pruning
Trim out dead and damaged leaves any time, pinching off or cutting off each of those leaves at its base. Avoid cutting into a plant's main stems or its crown, which is where its leaves and roots meet.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Needs at least 6-12 hours of diffused sunlight.
Soil
Use a special potting mix for your plant.
Temperature
Blueberry is very resilient plant and can withstand winter temperatures from -20°C to -25°C (-5°F to -13°F) without any damage. Also, most varieties prefer mild summers with cold nights.

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Container
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.
Popularity
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