

Eastern Spruce
Also known as
Red spruce, Yellow spruce, west virginia spruce, eastern spruce, and He-balsam
Taxonomy
Picea rubens
Picea
Pinaceae
Pinales

How to care for Eastern Spruce

How often to water your Eastern Spruce

every 9
Eastern Spruce needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tampa, Florida.
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

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.
Tampa, Florida
64% Medium

Finding light for Eastern Spruce in your home

a window
Eastern Spruce love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Eastern Spruce does not tolerate low light š«.
Tampa, Florida currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light āļø.

How to fertilize Eastern Spruce

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Eastern Spruce after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Eastern Spruce 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
Eastern Spruce requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Eastern Spruce 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
Eastern Spruce grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Eastern Spruce grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Eastern Spruce can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-5b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Eastern Spruce
Eastern Spruce
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Tampa, Florida, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
