The indoor fir comes from Australia and is therefore not hardy. It is therefore cultivated in our latitudes as a houseplant in a pot. While it tolerates warm temperatures well in summer, you have to keep it much cooler in winter.
How should you overwinter an indoor fir tree in winter?
To overwinter an indoor fir properly in winter, place it in a bright, cool place with temperatures between 5 and 10 degrees, without direct sunlight. Water sparingly and avoid fertilizing during this time.
Keep indoor fir trees cooler in winter
In summer, the indoor fir copes well with temperatures between 7 and 22 degrees. However, the humidity must be high when it is warmer. Otherwise, indoor firs will react with needles falling off. Occasionally they even lose entire branches.
In winter, an indoor fir has no place in the living room. It's just too warm there. To overwinter, look for a new location where temperatures are between five and ten degrees. The place must be bright, but must not receive direct sun.
Watere sparingly in winter to avoid waterlogging. There is no fertilization during the winter.
Tip
Indoor firs are not easy to care for. They are also difficult to propagate.
