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5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

About Picea glauca
Picea glauca is a relatively rare houseplant đż that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower with only 76 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!đ
Picea glauca likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Picea glauca belongs to the Picea genus, and is native to Canada and the Northern United States.
Taxonomy
Picea laxa
Picea
Pinaceae
Pinales
Also known as
Picea glauca, White spruce, Picea canadensis, Canadian spruce, skunk spruce, cat spruce, Black Hills spruce, western white spruce, Alberta white spruce, Porsild spruce and Picea glauca

How to care for Picea glauca

How often to water your Picea glauca

every 9
Picea glauca needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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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Finding light for Picea glauca in your home

a window
Picea glauca love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Picea glauca does not tolerate low-light đŤ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Picea glauca in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Picea glauca

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Picea glauca after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Picea glauca is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Picea glauca 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.
Sunlight Needs
Picea glauca requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Picea glauca 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!
Fertilizer
Picea glauca grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Picea glauca 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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Picea glauca can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-6b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Picea glauca can be propagated by the leaf method. To propagate:
- Remove a leaf by gently twisting until it pops off.
- To get the leaf to root, you can either:
- Place the leaf in water until roots emerge and are ~2â long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the leaf directly into well-draining soil
Care Summary for Picea glauca
Picea glauca
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.

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