How much sunlight does my Caucasian Fir need?

Caucasian Fir 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 Caucasian Fir?

Caucasian Fir 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 Caucasian Fir?

Caucasian Fir 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 Caucasian Fir?

Caucasian Fir 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 Caucasian Fir be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Caucasian Fir can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-6b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Caucasian Fir?

The seeds of Caucasian Fir can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Caucasian Fir

Q: Is Caucasian Fir easy to care for?

Caucasian Fir 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 Caucasian Fir?

Caucasian Fir 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

Nordmann fir

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Abies nordmanniana

Genus

Abies

Family

Pinaceae

Order

Pinales

How to care for Caucasian Fir

Water

How often to water your Caucasian Fir

Caucasian Fir 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

Check the growing potential in your area

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 Caucasian Fir in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Caucasian Fir: 1ft from a window

Caucasian Fir love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Caucasian Fir does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Caucasian Fir

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Caucasian Fir: 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 Caucasian Fir after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Caucasian Fir 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

Propagation