{"product_id":"christmas-tree-10-bag","title":"Christmas Tree - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eAraucaria columnaris, known in India as the Christmas Tree or Cook Pine, is a striking evergreen conifer with a tall, narrow, distinctly tiered silhouette and whorls of upward-curving branches clothed in soft, scale-like green foliage. Young plants make elegant, symmetrical specimens grown in pots indoors and on balconies, while mature trees become towering landscape features and are often planted as living Christmas trees. Native to New Caledonia, it adapts well to warm, frost-free Indian conditions. It prefers bright light, well-drained soil and protection from harsh dry winds, rewarding growers with a formal, architectural form year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAraucariaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Caledonia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-30 m outdoors; 1-2 m in pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft scale-like green needles in whorls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical, frost-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright light to full sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; keep slightly moist, avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, fertile, sandy-loam soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-35 C; protect from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid; do not top, it spoils the shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot potted plants every 2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds and cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs and scale occasionally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsidered non-toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as an ornamental potted plant indoors and on balconies, as a living Christmas tree, and as a tall architectural specimen or avenue tree in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India keep it in bright light with good drainage; rotate potted plants for even growth, protect from frost in the north and never cut the top, as it will not regrow its leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water the Christmas Tree plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil lightly moist, watering when the top layer dries, about 2-3 times a week. Avoid waterlogging, which rots the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt prefers bright light to full sun. Indoors, place it near a bright window; outdoors it enjoys full to partial sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Christmas Tree plant safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAraucaria is generally regarded as non-toxic, but it is wise to keep pets from chewing the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, young plants are popular potted specimens for indoors and balconies. Repot every 2-3 years and it stays compact for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is propagated mainly from seeds and sometimes from tip cuttings, though seed-grown plants keep the best symmetrical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat common problems affect it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealybugs and scale can appear, and low light or dry air cause drooping or browning. Provide good light and steady moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Christmas Tree plant flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a conifer it does not flower; it is grown entirely for its handsome tiered evergreen foliage and symmetrical shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it an indoor or outdoor plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung plants do well indoors in bright light; as they grow large they are best moved outdoors into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of the plant poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is considered non-toxic, but as an ornamental it should not be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season, roughly once a month, to keep foliage green and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256086790390,"sku":"PLT-CHRISTMASTRE-B10-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-christmas-tree-plant-352256.jpg?v=1783920762","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/christmas-tree-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}