Tsuga chinensis

Chinese Hemlock

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Evergreen conifer native to China with soft, flat needles and small cones. Valued for bonsai and ornamental use due to its graceful branching structure.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Hemlock
Family Pinaceae
Genus Tsuga
Species Chinensis
Origin China
Blooming Cones form in autumn; flowers are inconspicuous
Leaf Color Dark green to blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained acidic soil mix, peat with perlite for bonsai application

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Increase humidity spray in summer, reduce watering during dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun outdoors; bright indirect light indoors near window, needs high illumination to thrive

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and early summer only

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Pruning

Prune to shape in late winter; remove dead branches promptly

Pest Control Aphid Bagworm Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
250 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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