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Horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Care Guide
Care guide for Horse-chestnut: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~24.4 m (80.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, NW. Balkan Pen., Turkmenistan, Türkiye.
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