How to Care for Fragaria × ananassa (Strawberry)

Korean name: 딸기

Strawberry is a perennial plant in the rose family with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It produces sweet red fruit and grows well in well-drained soil and full sunlight. It is easy to grow and popular for home gardening.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: North America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Flower meaning: Sincerity, a message of love
• Traits: easy to grow, edible, perennial, fruit, sun-loving
• Also known as: Strawberry, Garden strawberry

Care Guide

• Light: Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
• Humidity: Suitable for typical indoor humidity levels.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Fragaria × ananassa?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 3 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Fragaria × ananassa?

It likes Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained fertile soil..

Is Fragaria × ananassa safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Fragaria × ananassa good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Suitable for typical indoor humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season..