Genus guide
Gaultheria — 16 species
Part of the Heaths, heathers & rhododendrons family (Ericaceae)
All Gaultheria species we cover
- Creeping Gaultheria
- Creeping snowberry
- Dwarf Snowberry
- Mulberry Wine prickly heath
- New Zealand Snowberry
- Prickly heath
- Prickly Heath Bell's Seedling
- Salal
- Shallon
- Snowberry
- Snowberry Creeper
- Snowberry Heath
- Wintergreen
- Wintertime prickly heath
- Wisley Gaultheria
- Wisley Pearl Gaultheria
Gaultheria — frequently asked questions
Are Gaultheria plants toxic to cats and dogs?
Most Gaultheria are not pet-safe. Of the 16 Gaultheria species in the Growli library, 14 (88%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 2 are pet-safe. Always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do Gaultheria plants need?
Most Gaultheria do best in bright indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.
Are Gaultheria easy to care for?
Gaultheria are moderate to grow: the main requirement is a genuinely bright spot out of harsh midday sun. Get the light right and the rest of their care follows.
How many Gaultheria varieties are there?
Growli's care library covers 16 Gaultheria species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Gaultheria, the rest follow closely.
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