How to grow and care for Picea abies
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Picea abies
Picea abies 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Pinaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate regions.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them are evergreen and coniferous trees.
🌺 Flower
The tree is monoecious, meaning both male and female flowers bloom on the same plant. However, it lacks ovaries, so it does not bear fruit.
🪴 Root&Soil
They typically have woody roots.
water
How to water Picea abies
How often should I water?
check Picea abies 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 Picea abies need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Picea abies likes Bright indirect 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 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Picea abies at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Picea abies 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 Picea abies is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Pinaceae, Genus: Picea, Species: Picea abies
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
| Species | Picea abies |
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