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Alnus glutinosa Care Guide

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

Alnus glutinosa

📷 Stanislav Murashkin · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

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. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.4-7.2).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~13.7 m (45.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium.

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