araucaria
heterophylla
heterophylla
Care level
Medium
This majestic tree starts life as an adorably symmetrical houseplant with soft, star-shaped branches that spiral around its trunk in perfect tiers. As it grows taller, its branches gradually transform from soft and fuzzy to more rigid and triangular, creating an ever-changing living sculpture that can eventually reach impressive heights indoors.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (10°C - 32°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Very large
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach over 180 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Non-flowering & not self-pollinating
The araucaria heterophylla cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.