Characteristics
Big evergreen conifer.
Location
In exterior, exposed to the sun during the whole day. In summer protect from strong noon sun or place in semi-shadow.
Watering
Abundant in summer and in moderation in autumn. This tree appreciates to water sprayed directly on its leaves (not hard water) because it comes from zones with a high rate of humidity.
Fertilization
Spring and autumn. It is better to use organic fertilizers to preserve the mycorrhizae.
Re-potting
Every 3 or 5 years at the beginning of spring.
Substrate
50% of Akadama and 50% of volcanic earth.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
In winter, leave needles and buds on the branches otherwise the branch will dry.
Pinching
Finger prune new shoots
Wiring
From September to March.
Curiosities
This tree is used widely as a Christmas tree but in reality it’s not a fir-tree but a picea (picea excelsa). The biggest difference between a fir-tree and a picea is the disposition of its pines. The fir-tree’s are straight and the picea’s hang.