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What does ericaceous mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word ericaceous? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (especially of a plant) Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.
  2. acidic, acid-based
  3. (botany) Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
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Two years ago it was with great difficulty removed from its pot, its roots cut back and fresh ericaceous compost added.
However, I do now possess land with ericaceous soil where I could grow camellias if I chose.
Camellias like acid soil so plant in a clay pot filled with ericaceous compost.
Like other ericaceous plants, blueberries must be grown in acid soils so if azaleas and camellias do well in your garden, these will too.
Eradication of wild blueberries or other ericaceous plants in the vicinity of the blueberry planting is advised.
In early spring, apply a top dressing of ericaceous compost to give the plant a boost.

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