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Discover how fun and easy it is to grow your own Christmas tree with the Grow Your Own Christmas Tree Kit. This complete growing kit contains everything you need to grow from seed to a green showpiece for the holidays. Whether you live in an apartment or have a spacious garden, this kit is the perfect fit for any living space. It's an ideal gift for plant lovers or a sustainable alternative to a felled tree.
With the Grow Your Own Christmas Tree program, you're taking a step toward more greenery in your home and contributing to a sustainable lifestyle. During the growing process, you'll learn about watering, light requirements, and identifying problems in a playful way, so you'll soon be the proud owner of a home-grown Christmas tree. Want to know how to give your young tree the best start? Read on for all the care tips.
How to Care for a Grow Your Own Christmas Tree
Watering Grow your own Christmas tree
Young Christmas trees need consistently moist soil, but don't let their roots become soggy. Water your Grow Your Own Christmas Tree regularly, in small amounts, to keep the soil slightly moist. Before each watering, check with your finger whether the top layer of soil feels slightly dry. For even watering, use an Elho 1.5L watering can or a fine-tipped plant sprayer .
Light for Grow Your Own Christmas Tree
Your young Christmas tree thrives best in bright, yet subdued light. A spot near a bright window without direct midday sun is ideal. Too little light slows growth and results in weak shoots. Turn the pot occasionally so that all sides of your tree receive even light. Your Christmas tree will thrive in room temperatures between 18 and 22°C.
Common problems and solutions
Yellow needles
Yellow needles often indicate an irregular watering schedule or overwatering. Check that the soil isn't too wet and adjust your watering accordingly. Secondly, insufficient light can cause this problem; move your tree to a brighter spot. Consult our blog post on what to do about root rot for additional tips.
Dripping tree
If water drips from the pot, the soil may be storing water without draining. Make sure the pot has good drainage holes and use clay pebbles in the bottom to absorb excess moisture. In the future, water slightly less each time and check the soil's permeability.
Plagues
Spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids can all damage your Christmas tree, especially in a dry environment. Increase the humidity with a jungle mist spray and regularly wipe the leaves with a damp cloth. For severe infestations, you can place sticky traps for fungus gnats or use an organic pesticide.
Carrots emerge from the bottom of the pot
When you see roots growing at the bottom, your Christmas tree needs a larger pot. Carefully repot it in a larger pot using fresh, airy potting soil. You can choose 5L potting soil for aroids or a general-purpose potting soil for houseplants .
Brown edges on needles
Brown edges are often caused by drafts or excessively dry air. Keep your Christmas tree away from radiators and drafty windows. Increase the humidity in the room, for example, with an air humidifier or by placing the pot on a saucer filled with hydro grains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grow Your Own Christmas Tree poisonous?
No, the Grow Your Own Christmas Tree kit contains Abies nordmanniana (Nordmann fir) seeds, which are not poisonous to humans or pets. So you don't have to worry if your cat or dog gets curious. For a list of non-poisonous houseplants, see our Non-Poisonous Houseplants collection.
Different types of Christmas trees
While the Nordmann fir is very popular for its soft needles and long shelf life, there are several other types of Christmas trees to consider. At De Plantrekkers, you'll also find:
- Abies nordmanniana (Nordmann spruce)
- Picea abies (Norway Spruce)
- Picea pungens (Blue Spruce)
- Abies procera (Noble Fir)
- Abies lasiocarpa (Subalpine Fir)
- Picea omorika (Serbian spruce)
- Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine)
Want to read more about the perfect Nordmann fir? Then visit our blog post "Find your perfect Nordmann Christmas tree here in Leuven ."
With the right care, you can enjoy a home-grown Christmas tree full of fragrance and ambiance every year. Order your Grow Your Own Christmas Tree today and make the holidays a green success.
