Fragaria chiloensis

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Fragaria chiloensis grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Fragaria also known as Beach strawberry or Coastal strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis perennial evergreen plant, mostly used as ornamental plant, grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.

Leaves grow on stems the leaf divided for 3 lobes the edges serrated.

Flower color white or pink, the flower have five petal the stamens yellow.

Fragaria chiloensis fruits

Fruit are red with cone shape sometime can be in heart shape, the size of the fruit 2-4 cm.

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How to grow Fragaria chiloensis growing and care:

Mulch, moist

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction

Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
Autumn – frost free area / Spring – temperate climate

Pests and diseases:
Slugs

Pruning season:
After the fruit season

How to prune:
Dead leaves

Size of the plant?
5-20 cm, 2-8 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Autumn, winter – frost free area / Spring, summer – temperate climate

General information about the flower
Pink or white flower with five petal the stamens yellow

Pollination is done by:
Bees

Edible Fruits

Fruit harvest season:
Winter-spring – frost free area / Spring, summer – temperate climate

Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, slugs

What can be done with big quantities of Fragaria chiloensis fruits?
Eat raw, jams, juice, cakes

Work requirements on the fruit:
Prevent the fruit touch the grounds

How long does it take to bear fruit?
4-6 month

Scientific name: Fragaria chiloensis

Categories of growing

Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting

Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants

Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate

Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants

Plant life-form: Evergreen, Herbaceous, Leaf plant, Perennial plant

Plant Uses: Edible plants, Ground cover plants

Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water

Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9

Ornamental parts:

Leaf color:

Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Summer flowers, Winter flowers

Flower colors: Pink flower, White flower

Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest, Spring Harvest, Summer Harvest, Winter harvest

Edible Parts: Edible Fruit

Culinary uses: Dried fruit, Eaten raw, Fruit, Ice pop & Ice cream plants, Jams, Juice