How to grow and care for Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière, Western spruce, Silver spruce, Yellow spruce
Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct 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 sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière
How often should I water?
check Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière likes Bright direct light, 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 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière 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 sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Pinaceae, Genus: Picea, Species: Picea sitchensis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
| Species | Picea sitchensis |
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