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Mt. atlas mastic tree (Pistacia atlantica) Care Guide
Care guide for Mt. atlas mastic tree: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Andrew Dudley · 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.
HumidityTolerates average room humidity (30-55%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-8.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~1.8 m (6.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Afghanistan, Algeria, Canary Is., Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Greece.
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