What are the cultivation methods and precautions of heather

Heather is easy to grow. It has a wide adaptability to temperature and is extremely cold-resistant. It can adapt to extremely low temperatures and will not freeze to death even at temperatures of dozens of degrees below zero. Moreover, its leaves are evergreen all year round, and it will not suffer frost damage even if it is planted outdoors in cold areas over the winter.

How to cultivate heather

1. Soil requirements

When growing heather, we generally choose loose, breathable, well-drained fertile soil. It likes acidic soil, such as peat soil and leaf mold. You can also add large-grained coarse sand into the pot to enhance the soil's drainage capacity.

2. Lighting requirements

Heather likes sunlight and needs sufficient sunlight in spring, autumn and winter. This is the growing season, and the daily direct sunlight should not be less than 5 hours. Sufficient sunlight can make the leaves and flowers of heather rich in color. If there is too little sunlight, it will not bloom.

3. Water and fertilizer management

The root system of heather is very fragile and its drought tolerance is very poor. In daily care, it is very important to maintain a watering frequency that varies from dry to wet. It should not be too dry, nor should it be waterlogged. Fertilizer should be a compound fertilizer with a balanced variety of elements. Apply light fertilizer 1-2 times a month. Thin fertilizer can be applied frequently during the seedling stage to promote plant growth.

Heather care precautions

Heather likes light, but avoids strong light. In summer, strong light can easily burn the leaves, so it needs appropriate shade. It can be moved to a cool, well-ventilated place for cultivation, so that it can spend the summer safely.

Heather likes a warm growing environment. The suitable growth temperature is around 15-40℃. The lowest temperature it can withstand in winter is -10℃. However, if you want it to grow healthily, you must ensure that the temperature is not lower than 6 degrees in winter so that it can survive the winter smoothly.