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California live oak (Quercus agrifolia) Care Guide
Care guide for California live oak: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Eric Polk · 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.
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 (5.5-7.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~15.2 m (50.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: California, Mexico Northwest.
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