Alpine Larch
Also known as
Lyall larch, Subalpine larch, tamarack, timberline larch, Lyall's larch and mountain larch
Taxonomy
Larix lyallii
Larix
Pinaceae
Pinales
How to care for Alpine Larch
How often to water your Alpine Larch
Alpine Larch 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
Finding light for Alpine Larch in your home
Alpine Larch love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Alpine Larch does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alpine Larch in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Alpine Larch
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 Alpine Larch after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Alpine Larch
Alpine Larch
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.