How to tend a Araucaria heterophylla

Also known as: Araucaria excelsa var. glauca Carrière, Eutacta excelsa var. glauca (Carrière) Carrière, Eutacta excelsa var. monstrosa Carrière, Eutacta excelsa var. variegata-alba Carrière, Eutacta excelsa var. aurea-variegata Carrière, Pinus columbaria Dum.Cours., Abies columbaria Dum.Cours., Eutassa heterophylla Franco

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 green, fruit color gray green, green
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