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Red fir (Abies procera) Care Guide

Care guide for Red fir: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Red fir

📷 Perry Gunnar Larsen · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

✅ Red 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. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~70.1 m (230.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.