- How is the Chilean Araucaria watered correctly?
- Is fertilizing necessary?
- Does the Chilean Araucaria have to be cut?
- Can you transplant a Chilean Araucaria?
- Which pests or diseases can occur?
- How is the Chilean monkey tree overwintered?
Compared to other types of araucaria, the Chilean araucaria is considered to be particularly robust. Nevertheless, this ornamental fir also needs the right care so that it grows well and retains its decorative appearance. How to care for the Chilean monkey tree.
Outdoors, the Chilean silver fir hardly needs any attention
How is the Chilean Araucaria watered correctly?
Although the Chilean Araucaria needs a lot of water, it does not tolerate waterlogging. Outdoor trees should be watered more frequently in summer.
Grow the Chilean Araucaria in the tub, watering whenever the surface of the substrate has dried.
Is fertilizing necessary?
In the field, you can do without fertilizing the monkey tree. Fertilizing is necessary when caring for in the tub if the tree has been growing in the same substrate for a long time. Give slow-release fertilizer or fertilize the monkey tree with a liquid fertilizer.
Does the Chilean Araucaria have to be cut?
You should avoid cutting the Chilean Araucaria completely if possible. A pruning destroys the decorative appearance. If pruning cannot be avoided, trim the branches directly at the trunk.
Can you transplant a Chilean Araucaria?
You should only replant a Chilean Araucaria if it cannot be avoided, for example because the previous location is unfavorable.
Transplant only in spring or early summer. Provide a bright, draught-free location with water-permeable soil.
Which pests or diseases can occur?
Pests are very rare and appear only when humidity is very low.
Root rot caused by waterlogging is more common. This can be prevented by using a water-permeable substrate or moderate watering.
If a fungal attack occurs, the Chilean Araucaria can usually no longer be saved.
How is the Chilean monkey tree overwintered?
In the first few years, the Chilean Araucaria is not hardy and must be protected from frost. Therefore, first plant them in a bucket that you overwinter frost-free in a bright location.
Provide a sheltered outdoor space. Cover the ground with a blanket of mulch and wrap the monkey tree in jute, twigs, or other suitable materials.
tips
In its homeland of Chile, the Chilean Araucaria is now considered almost extinct. The trees are either male or female. The cones of female trees are edible.