Lingonberry
Vaccinium vitis-idaea · Blueberries · Heath family
Also known as: Cowberry · Mountain Cranberry · Partridgeberry
Easy10–30cmPet-friendlyEdible
Lingonberry care at a glance
Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Lingonberry
Possible pests on Lingonberry include Birds. Possible diseases include Iron/manganese chlorosis, Root rot and Powdery mildew. Lingonberry is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Birds Low
Disease
- Iron/manganese chlorosis Medium
- Root rot Medium
- Powdery mildew Low
- Honey fungus Low
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Frequently asked questions about Lingonberry
- Which pests affect Lingonberry?
- Possible pests on Lingonberry include Birds.
- Which diseases affect Lingonberry?
- Possible diseases include Iron/manganese chlorosis, Root rot and Powdery mildew.
- Is Lingonberry toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lingonberry is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lingonberry need?
- Lingonberry has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Lingonberry need?
- Lingonberry prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Around 4 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Lingonberry frost-hardy?
- Lingonberry is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Lingonberry?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.