Gaultheria adenothrix
Gaultheria adenothrix
- Native to:
- Japan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Gaultheria
- Species:
- Gaultheria adenothrix
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; sow on surface of acidic, moist medium.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow at 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months. Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. Pulpy coat inhibits germination. Remove by soaking and rinsing in clean water for approximately 7 days. Discard water. * peat based medium, prone to damping off