How to grow and care for Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze, Brazilian pine, Paran araucaria
Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze
How often should I water?
check Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Araucaria angustifolia (Bertol.) Kuntze is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Araucariaceae, Genus: Araucaria, Species: Araucaria angustifolia
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Araucariaceae |
| Genus | Araucaria |
| Species | Araucaria angustifolia |
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