This is how it thrives

Cultivation in the pot made easy

In order for a blue spruce to feel in good hands in the pot, there should be a minimum volume of 40 liters. A high-quality potted plant soil serves as a substrate, enriched with leaf compost, Lava granules(€ 14.00 at Amazon *) or Perlite.(€ 39.50 at Amazon *) Drainage made of potsherds reliably prevents waterlogging. Maintenance is so uncomplicated:

• If the substrate dries on the surface, it is poured through
• All year round mulch with leaves, pine needles or grass clippings
• One liquid every 4 weeks from March to September Coniferous fertilizer administer

Since a spruce no longer sprouts out of the old wood, do not cut the wood or only cut it back in the green area. Annual clearing in early spring effectively prevents aging. After 5 years at the latest, the vigorous tree breaks the dimensions of a potted plant and becomes planted out.

How to use blue spruce in the pot as a Christmas tree

As the proud owner of a wonderful blue spruce in the bucket, you can save yourself the purchase of an extra Christmas tree. If you take note of the following tips, the spruce will survive the Christmas interlude unscathed:

• Prepare the tree in the unheated staircase or winter garden for the warm living room
• Set up in the living room as far away as possible from the active radiators
• Keep the substrate constantly slightly moist by watering every other day
• Spray the blue spruce as a Christmas tree several times a day with lime-free water

If the spruce has done its job as a Christmas tree with flying colors, it should acclimate again for 8 to 10 days in a cool, sheltered location.