How much sunlight does my Chinese Fir need?

Chinese 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 Chinese Fir?

Chinese Fir does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Chinese Fir?

Chinese 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 Chinese Fir?

Chinese 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 Chinese Fir be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Chinese Fir can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Chinese Fir

Q: Is Chinese Fir easy to care for?

Chinese 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 Chinese Fir?

Chinese 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.

About Chinese Fir

This plant prefers acidic clay loam soils. It needs protection from the wind. It has good green color during the growing season with groups of small squarish cones. It tends to "brown out" inside as it matures as it gets older.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cunninghamia lanceolata

Genus

Cunninghamia

Family

Cupressaceae

Order

Pinales

Also known as

Cunninghamia and China-fir

How to care for Chinese Fir

Water

How often to water your Chinese Fir

Chinese 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 Chinese Fir in your home

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

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

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

Chinese Fir does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Chinese Fir

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Chinese 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