How to grow and care for Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg., West coast hemlock
Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. 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 Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.
How often should I water?
check Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. 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 Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
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 Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. 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 Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Pinaceae, Genus: Tsuga, Species: Tsuga heterophylla
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Tsuga |
| Species | Tsuga heterophylla |
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