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Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa)

Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) is a widely cultivated perennial herb known for its sweet, red, edible fruit. It grows as a low-lying plant, spreading via runners and prod

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Sunlight

Full sun (6-8 hours direct light)

Watering

Consistently moist, especially during fruiting

Soil

Well-drained, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.5).

Temperature

18-25 °C (growing season)

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Balanced fertilizer in spring, after harvest

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun (6-8 hours direct light)

Water

Consistently moist, especially during fruiting

Soil

Well-drained, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.5).

Temperature

18-25 °C (growing season)

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Balanced fertilizer in spring, after harvest

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Creeper

Plant Category

Fruit, Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-30 cm

Spread

30-60 cm

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Trifoliate

Flower Size

1.5-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Potentilla × ananassa (Duchesne ex Weston) Mabb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusFragaria
  • speciesFragaria × ananassa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

All parts of the strawberry plant are non-toxic, and the fruit is widely consumed by humans and animals.

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