sidebells wintergreen (Orthilia)

sidebells wintergreen

Also known as: serrated wintergreen, one sided shinleaf

Sidebells wintergreen is a genus of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It has only one species. The plant has a circumboreal distribution, growing throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere.

Scientific classification

Genus

sidebells wintergreen (Orthilia)

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Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Sidebells wintergreen

Care Guide for sidebells wintergreen

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Sidebells wintergreen thrives in moist environments, requiring evenly moist soil and weekly watering to maintain optimal hydration. Typically grown indoors for easier moisture management, this evergreen plant retains water, ensuring foliage persists year-round. Careful watering during the growing season is essential for its health.

Propagation: Propagation methods for sidebells wintergreen include division, seed sowing, and cuttings. Key requirements are moist, well-draining acidic soil, cool temperatures, and partial shade. Division is done in spring or late summer, while seeds are sown in peat mix with stratification. Cuttings thrive in high humidity sandy soil.

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