How much sunlight does my Abies Grandis need?

Abies Grandis requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Abies Grandis?

Abies Grandis is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Abies Grandis?

Abies Grandis grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Abies Grandis?

Abies Grandis will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Abies Grandis be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Abies Grandis can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-6b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Abies Grandis

Q: Is Abies Grandis easy to care for?

Abies Grandis is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Abies Grandis?

Abies Grandis prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Grand Fir, Grand Fir, Giant fir, Lowland white fir, Great silver fir, Western white fir, Vancouver fir, Oregon fir, Coast grand fir,, Interior grand fir and Hem fir

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Abies grandis

Genus

Abies

Family

Pinaceae

Order

Pinales

How to care for Abies Grandis

Water

How often to water your Abies Grandis

Abies Grandis needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Grand Fir in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Abies Grandis: 1ft from a window

Abies Grandis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Abies Grandis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Abies Grandis in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Abies Grandis

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Abies Grandis: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Abies Grandis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Abies Grandis is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors