Mortiño (Vaccinium Floribundum) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Vaccinium floribundum is an evergreen shrub or subshrub native to the northern Andes, known for its edible berries called mortiño or Andean blueberry.

Mortiño

Mortiño

Vaccinium Floribundum

Vaccinium floribundum is an evergreen shrub or subshrub native to the northern Andes, known for its edible berries called mortiño or Andean blueberry.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:fruit production, groundcover, ornamental shrub

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mortiño

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Ericaceae
Genus:Vaccinium