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- Q.Are The Roots Of A 20ft Monkey Puzzle Tree Likely To Affect House Foundations? - The tree stands on the border between the neighbour’s garden and the garden of a property we want to buy ...
- Q.Monkey Puzzle Tree Puffing Out Smoke. - My monkey puzzle tree which is mabey around 50-60ft, which i know for 20years yet first time seeing this is ...
- Q.PLANTING A MONKEY PUZZLE TREE SEED - I PURCHASED SOME MONKEY PUZZLE TREE SEEDS AND I DO NOT KNOW IF I PLANT THE WHOLE THING OR IS ...
- Q.Why Has My Monkey Puzzle Tree Died - We have had a monkey puzzle tree in our front garden for a few months. At Christmas it was lush ...
- Q.Monkey Puzzler - The bottom tip of the branches are turning brown and drooping down. Plant is in a pot. Please help. Thank ...
- Q.Why Is My Monkey Puzzle Tree Developing Brown Tips? - I have recently planted a monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) to my front garden. It gets multiple hours of sunshine ...
- Q.Monkey Puzzle Cutting - I have a 20ft is monkey puzzle tree in my front yard(came with the house). One of the cuttings I ...
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May 24, 2021Q.Are The Roots Of A 20ft Monkey Puzzle Tree Likely To Affect House Foundations?
The tree stands on the border between the neighbour’s garden and the garden of a property we want to buy and is approx 8 feet from the house. It has been there for years.
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GKH_Susan on
May 28, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The article below says to give them "plenty of room." Trees ideally should not be closer than 15 feet from a structure. However, this is such as unusual tree (and endangered) that has merit. I did find an article that said surface roots would make it hard to mow and could upend sidewalks.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/araucaria-araucana
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- Asked by
Shashu on
May 30, 2021
EH329HEQ.Monkey Puzzle Tree Puffing Out Smoke.
My monkey puzzle tree which is mabey around 50-60ft, which i know for 20years yet first time seeing this is puffing out smoke at the new buds, what is it? spores? or something else.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 31, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. Could it be pollen that you are referring to?
Here is an article for more information on the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
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Anonymous on
October 27, 2021Q.PLANTING A MONKEY PUZZLE TREE SEED
I PURCHASED SOME MONKEY PUZZLE TREE SEEDS AND I DO NOT KNOW IF I PLANT THE WHOLE THING OR IS THERE A SEED INSIDE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A POD OR SHELL.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 31, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can plant the whole thing. The seeds resemble nuts. Soak them in water two days before planting in a container of sand. Place in the refrigerator to chill for about 2 weeks to break dormancy. Then plant in a perlite/compost mixture and place near a sunny window. Keep the soil moist. Seedlings should appear in 10 to 30 days.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
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johnp.ward on
July 4, 2022
ME2 1NEQ.Why Has My Monkey Puzzle Tree Died
We have had a monkey puzzle tree in our front garden for a few months. At Christmas it was lush and green but in the last two months it has become completely brown so we assume it is dead. /we just wondered why it hd died and the best way to remove it thankyou
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 5, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It could be that the weather was too warm, or that too much moisture was provided at transplant. Though they enjoy moisture, they will need time to dry out a little as well. This will be to avoid root suffocation.
Here is an article that will help you to care for one the next go around:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
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bsnyder1430 on
October 8, 2022
Alameda CaliforniaQ.Monkey Puzzler
The bottom tip of the branches are turning brown and drooping down. Plant is in a pot. Please help. Thank you.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 10, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. It could have something to do with over/underwatering, over/underfeeding, or lack of light. In the meantime, I would recommend testing for these conditions.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/monkey-puzzle-indoors.htm
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annusky on
July 9, 2024
Yorkshire, UKQ.Why Is My Monkey Puzzle Tree Developing Brown Tips?
I have recently planted a monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) to my front garden. It gets multiple hours of sunshine every day, is in partial shade, and gets plenty of water (I live in the UK, so it rains a lot). It has started to develop some brown/yellowish tips, more and more as time goes. Could you please advise? Thank you
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 9, 2024
Certified ExpertA.These hardy trees are very resistant to many insects, pests, and diseases. Armillaria is not one of those. This little edible mushroom is a destroyer of many trees and shrubs. The spores like it wet, so constantly wet soils are very inviting. You may notice orange or golden mushrooms growing at the base eventually. THis is the sign that the tree is on its way out. This isn't for sure but is likely, given the circumstances.
If you want further testing, Then it would be a good idea to visit your equivalent of our horticultural extension services here in the US. This article's search will not help you to find your nearest one, since it is for the US, but it will get you started in the right direction as to how to find yours.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
These articles will help, as well.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/armillaria-root-rot-control.htm
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August 2, 2024Q.Monkey Puzzle Cutting
I have a 20ft is monkey puzzle tree in my front yard(came with the house). One of the cuttings I did has died, but the other one after 8 weeks in the pot is still kicking. For growing/cultivating, any advice or recommendations(mulch, morning sun, afternoon sun, et cetera) would be greatly appreciated. My house is a few degrees off from perfect North South East West orientation in the Kitsap Penisula of Washington State. Front of the house faces roughly east, and back of the house faces west. I put the cutting on the east facing side, but once it's good and growing/staying alive, I intend on planting in the west facing side of the house, where the sun tends to stay longer in the summer. But the crux of the message is arranging survival of the cutting...so again..any advice on mulches and such, et cetera would be appreciated. Thanks again and keep up the website. it's been helpful in other areas.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 2, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Here is info on caring for a monkey puzzle. They prefer full sun, so the west position is perfect. They also need well drained soil, and young trees need consistent moisture, so mulching the tree with organic mulch will help retain moisture.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/monkey-puzzle/growing-monkey-puzzle-outdoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/mulching-new-trees.htm
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