How to grow and care for Tsuga mertensiana (Bong.) Carrière
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Tsuga mertensiana (Bong.) Carrière, Hemlock spruce, Patton Spruce, Western Hemlock
Tsuga mertensiana (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 Tsuga mertensiana (Bong.) Carrière
How often should I water?
check Tsuga mertensiana (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
Light & Location
How much light does a Tsuga mertensiana (Bong.) Carrière need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Tsuga mertensiana (Bong.) Carrière 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
-12~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Tsuga mertensiana (Bong.) Carrière at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Tsuga mertensiana (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 Tsuga mertensiana (Bong.) Carrière is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Pinaceae, Genus: Tsuga, Species: Tsuga mertensiana
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Tsuga |
| Species | Tsuga mertensiana |
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