Plant profile
Vaccinium goodenoughii
Vaccinium goodenoughii Sleumer
Vaccinium goodenoughii is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, characterized by its green leaves and edible fruits. It requires acidic, well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Life form: liana. Woody climber that uses other supports to ascend.
- Climate
- Best understood through the logic of the humid tropics.
- Origin / area
- According to taxonomic sources, it comes from: New Guinea (Goodenough I.).
Recommended products for Vaccinium goodenoughii
Basic care
- Watering
- A regular moderate watering rhythm works best.
- Light
- Too much shade slows it; too much sun stresses it.
- Temperature
- On cold nights, pull it back from exposed glass.
- Humidity
- Adapts to typical flat humidity.
Pet toxicity
See a vet if you suspect your pet has eaten any part.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q17252035) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (4172626) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (334413-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000422151) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).