Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Gaultheria

Species:

Gaultheria marticorenae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; germination is often slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash