How do you water an araucaria properly?
In the first few years you should water an araucaria growing outdoors more often, but you must always avoid waterlogging.
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For maintenance in the bucket, water is poured as soon as the top layer of the substrate has dried.
Use lime-free water, since if there is too much lime the needles of the Monkey tree brown to dye.
Does the araucaria need fertilizer?
In the field is Fertilize unnecessary. Pull the monkey tree in the bucket, fertilize with a little liquid fertilizer every two weeks.
Do you need to cut the monkey tree?
If possible, you shouldn't use an araucaria at all cut. A cut destroys the shape and prevents the development of new shoots.
If you absolutely have to cut, always shorten branches directly on the trunk and do not leave any stubs. It is only cut in warm, dry weather.
What should be considered when transplanting?
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Transplanting is not necessarily advisable. If it is absolutely necessary to transplant the araucaria, the best time to do this is in spring or early summer.What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
Diseases and pests occur almost exclusively if the decorative fir is not properly cared for. Waterlogging is the biggest problem. This causes the roots to rot and the tree dies.
Too much moisture in the soil also encourages fungus to appear. An araucaria with fungal infestation can almost never be saved.
Why are the needles turning brown?
- Too cool / warm location
- too much moisture
- Drought in winter
- Drafts
How do monkey trees have to be overwintered?
In the open field, you need to make young trees winter-proof in particular. Put on a mulch blanket to prevent the soil from drying out. Cover the araucaria with fleece or jute to protect the needles from frost or too much winter sun.
Araucarias in the bucket are overwintered in a light, frost-free place. Water little and do not fertilize during winter.
Tips
In contrast to other conifers, the araucaria prefers bright locations that may like to be sunny. However, the needles are troubled by strong winter sun.
