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American blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Care Guide
Care guide for American blueberry: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 mfeaver · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-65%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.7-7.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~3.7 m (12.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois.
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