How to tend a Araucaria excelsa

Also known as: Araucaria cookii R.Br. ex Endl., Araucaria excelsa (Lamb.) R.Br., Araucaria intermedia R.Br. ex Vieill., Eutassa columnaris (G.Forst.) de Laub., Columbea excelsa (Lamb.) Spreng., Cupressus columnaris G.Forst., Dombeya excelsa Lamb., Eutacta cookii (R.Br. ex Endl.) Carrière, Eutacta excelsa (Lamb.) Link, Eutacta humilis Carrière, Eutacta minor Carrière, Araucaria lavoixii Silba, Araucaria neocookii Silba

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Fertile soil or special humus soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
South America, Australia, Pacific Islands
Category
Araucariaceae, Araucaria
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, viewing period year around
Flower colors
Leaf color tender green
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