ericaceous

adjective3

1. •
   Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
2. •
   Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.

   • Ericaceous plants include camellias, hollies, hydrangeas, and maples as well as members of the Ericaceae.
3. •
   acidic, acid-based

   • Camellias thrive when fed with an ericaceous fertiliser.