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Guatemalan fir (Abies guatemalensis) Care Guide
Care guide for Guatemalan fir: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Liliana Ramírez-Freire · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Guatemalan fir is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-6.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~24.4 m (80.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest.
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