How to grow and care for Araucaria columnaris
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Araucaria columnaris, Cook pine, Cook's pine, Cook araucaria
Araucaria columnaris 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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How to water Araucaria columnaris
How often should I water?
check Araucaria columnaris 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 columnaris need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Araucaria columnaris likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Araucaria columnaris at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Araucaria columnaris prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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 columnaris is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Araucariaceae, Genus: Araucaria, Species: Araucaria columnaris
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Australia |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Araucariaceae |
| Genus | Araucaria |
| Species | Araucaria columnaris |
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