PetalPal
Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.
Light
Full sun
Water
Keep it moist, but don't let it sit wet
Temperature
Hardy. It needs a cold winter.
Feed
Use an acid fertilizer
Do this when you get home
- Put it on a sunny balcony
- Blueberries need acid soil (peat). Ordinary soil won't keep them alive.
Day to day
- Best with rainwater, or water that's sat out. Northern water is alkaline, so add a little white vinegar or iron sulfate.
- It needs a cold winter before it will flower and fruit. Don't bring it into a heated room.
Common questions
The leaves turned yellow and red?
Usually the soil is too alkaline. Switch to acid soil and acid water.
