How much sunlight does my Monkey Tail Tree need?

Monkey Tail Tree 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Monkey Tail Tree like?

Monkey Tail Tree doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Monkey Tail Tree?

Monkey Tail Tree 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 Monkey Tail Tree?

Monkey Tail Tree should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Which region is Monkey Tail Tree native to?

Monkey Tail Tree is native to South America and Oceania .

What is the growth pattern for Monkey Tail Tree?

Monkey Tail Tree grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Monkey Tail Tree be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Monkey Tail Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Monkey Tail Tree?

The seeds of Monkey Tail Tree 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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Q: Is Monkey Tail Tree easy to care for?

Monkey Tail Tree 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 Monkey Tail Tree?

Monkey Tail Tree 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.

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Also known as

Monkey Puzzle Tree, Monkey Puzzle Tree, Monkey tail tree, Piñonero and Chilean pine

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Araucaria araucana

Genus

Araucaria

Family

Araucariaceae

Order

Pinales

How to care for Monkey Tail Tree

Water

How often to water your Monkey Tail Tree

Monkey Tail Tree 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 Monkey Puzzle Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Monkey Tail Tree: 1ft from a window

Monkey Tail Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Monkey Tail Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Monkey Tail Tree in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Monkey Tail Tree

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Monkey Tail Tree 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!

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Soil

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