Is false heather an indoor plant?

Native to Mexico, Central America and the southeast U.S., false heather is perennial in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 to 11. Its compact size also makes it suitable for use as a houseplant.

Does false heather spread?

It typically spreads up to 2.5′ feet and features evergreen foliage. The plant has many branches and tends to develop a rounded shape. The lance-shaped leaves are evergreen, remaining on the shrub year-round. The glossy green leaves may reach up to ¾” inch long.

How often should I water my false heather?

An inch of water per week should do the trick. This plant is drought tolerant once it is well established, but it does benefit from adequate moisture during its first year or two. Mexican heather does best in sandy-loamy soil, and soil should be well drained and moist. Check the soil regularly.

Is false heather plant perennial?

It can grow as a perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 or as an annual or container plant in colder climates. Mexican heather growers often use the subshrub as a groundcover or border plant in landscaping; it’s also a popular choice for rock gardens.

How do you grow Heather indoors?

Place your plant where it receives bright but filtered light. Because it thrives best in high humidity, avoid dry, drafty locations. Increase the humidity by frequent misting with distilled water or by placing the plant on a tray of pebbles has been added.

Will Heather survive winter?

Heather that flowers in winter is likely Erica carnea (actually a type of winter-blooming heath), which grows in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 7. Some sources indicate Erica carnea survives in zone 4, and maybe even zone 3 with adequate protection.

Is False Heather evergreen?

Mexican Heather or False Heather is a small evergreen shrub native to Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. It has naturalized to Hawaii and is considered weedy there.

How much sun does a False Heather need?

full sun
Tolerates many soil types but requires ample moisture to become established in full sun or semi-shade. Prefers well-drained fertile soils with frequent light fertilizations. When plant becomes scraggly, tips can be pinched to incorporate vigour and to attain lush growth and more blooms.

How much sun does a false heather need?

Can you keep heather in pots?

Growing Heathers in Containers If growing heathers in a container, use ericaceous compost and/or peat. Keeping the compost moist yet allowing for free drainage is key. We recommend installing a 2.5-5cm (1-2 inch) layer of grit at the base of your planting container to improve drainage.

Does heather do well in pots?

They work well in container displays and at the front of a border, as well as rock gardens.