Miniature Christmas Tree Kit

Needs bright light, so place it in a south or west-facing window. Outdoors, it thrives in full sun to light afternoon shade. Low light causes needles to thin and brown.

Keep soil evenly moist but never soggy, checking every 3–5 days indoors since heated air dries it out fast. Never let the root ball dry out completely, because spruce needles brown quickly and don't recover. Unplug the lights before watering.

Prefers moderate humidity and dislikes the dry air of heated homes. A pebble tray or nearby humidifier helps keep needles fresh.

A cold-hardy conifer that prefers cool conditions. Keep it away from heat vents, radiators, and fireplaces, which dry the needles quickly. It is very frost-hardy outdoors once the holidays are over.

A true outdoor plant, reliably hardy in Zones 3–8. Indoors, it works best as a seasonal display for roughly 2–3 weeks. Afterward, move it to a sheltered outdoor spot to acclimate gradually, then plant it or keep it in a larger container.

Don't fertilize during the holiday display. Once outdoors, feed in early spring and early summer with a balanced or evergreen fertilizer at half strength. Our Instant Plant Food works well for this twice-yearly routine. Avoid feeding in fall and winter.

Repot in early spring into a container 2 inches larger with excellent drainage, using a well-draining, slightly acidic mix. Or plant in the ground after the holidays in a sunny, well-drained spot.

Remove fallen needles from the soil surface and brush dust from the branches with a soft, dry brush. Some inner browning is normal. Avoid pruning, which spoils the natural cone shape.

Slow and difficult at home, and typically done commercially. To try, take 4–6 inch semi-hardwood tip cuttings in late summer, dip in rooting hormone, and plant in a moist, gritty mix. Keep cool in bright indirect light. Rooting can take several months.