

Meet the plant
A mini Christmas tree you can plant out
Conifer (species varies) · also known as Mini Christmas tree, conifer
Native to Varies by species
A small potted conifer that doubles as a living Christmas tree. After the festive season it moves outdoors to grow on in the garden.
- A small conifer in a 12cm grow pot that makes a living South African Christmas tree.
- Decorate it indoors over the festive season, then plant it out in the garden.
- Easy care: water about once a week once the top 3cm is dry.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Indoors, a spot with medium to high indirect light for a short stay. Outdoors in full sun, in well-drained soil.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Sun outdoors
- Water
- When top 3cm is dry
- Humidity
- Any
- Temperature
- Hardy outdoors
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Feeding
- Spring and summer
- Growth
- Varies
- Outdoors
- Yes, full sun
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Keep it in bright light indoors, away from heaters.
- Water about once a week when the top 3cm is dry, and make sure the pot drains.
- Move it outdoors into full sun after Christmas.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Browning needles indoorsToo dark or too dry. Move it outdoors into sun sooner.
- Brown needles, wet soilPoor drainage. Let the pot drain freely.
- Thin, stretched growthNot enough sun. Plant it out in a sunny spot.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A small conifer in a 12cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
How long can it stay indoors?
How long can it stay indoors?
Treat it as a short festive stay of a few weeks, then move it outside.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it's toxic if eaten.
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