Strawberry (Fragaria chiloënsis x virginiana)
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 x ananassa, commonly known as the garden strawberry, is a hybrid of the Chilean strawberry and the Virginia strawberry, prized for its delicious, sweet red fruits. It's a low-growing perennial with green trifoliate leaves and small white flowers, making it ideal as ground cover, along garden borders, or in hanging baskets. Its attractive foliage and appetizing fruits make it an excellent addition to any edible or decorative garden.
Native range
North America and South America (hybrid of species native to both regions)
Care tips
Garden strawberries thrive in full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for optimal fruit production. They require regular and consistent watering, especially during flowering and fruiting, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. They prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter. A common mistake is planting them too deep or allowing runners to root excessively, which can reduce the mother plant's fruit yield.
How to save a dying Strawberry
- Warning signs
- Wilting or yellowing leaves, small or soft fruits, dark and mushy roots.
- First aid
- Check drainage, reduce watering if waterlogged, remove affected leaves and fruits.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or insufficient direct sunlight.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and the cause is corrected.