Strawberry (Fragaria chiloënsis × vesca)
Care, watering, light and tips for Strawberry on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Rosaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–30 °C
About Strawberry
Fragaria chiloënsis × vesca, a hybrid between the Chilean strawberry and the wild strawberry, is a small perennial herbaceous plant known for its sweet and aromatic fruits. It features dark green trifoliate leaves and small white flowers that develop into the characteristic red strawberries. It's ideal for ground cover, path borders, or in hanging baskets on balconies and terraces, adding a rustic and edible touch.
Native range
North and South America
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for better fruiting, although it tolerates partial shade. Keep the substrate consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting, but avoid waterlogging which can rot the roots. Use a substrate rich in organic matter and well-drained. A common mistake is a lack of pollination, which can result in few or no fruits; ensure there are pollinating insects or hand-pollinate if necessary.
How to save a dying Strawberry
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown leaves, small or rotten fruits, general wilting. Soft or foul-smelling roots.
- First aid
- Check drainage. Reduce watering if soil is waterlogged. If dry, water deeply. Remove damaged leaves and fruits.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot, or underwatering during flowering/fruiting. Insufficient light or poor soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and main stem is firm. Act quickly.