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Vaccinium mortinia Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist but freely-draining lime free soil, preferring one that is rich in peat or a light loamy soil with added leaf-mould[11, 200]. Prefers a very acid soil with a pH in the range of 4.5 to 6, plants soon become chlorotic when lime is present. Succeeds in full sun or light shade though it fruits better in a sunny position[200]. Requires shelter from strong winds[200]. This species is not very frost tolerant, it succeeds outdoors only in the milder areas of Britain[182], where it grows well in woodland gardens[166]. Plants vary in height from almost prostrate shrubs to about 3 metres tall[196]. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200]. The fruit is sold in the local markets of Ecuador and Colombia[46, 183, 196]. It is an ingredient of a special dish with molasses, spices and other fruits that is eaten on All Soul's Day in S. America[183]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. For further Vaccinium mortinia gardening information |
