What's the difference between watering my Monkey puzzle tree indoors vs outdoors?

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In some cases, your Monkey puzzle tree may not need any supplemental watering when it grows outside and will survive on rainwater alone. However, if you live in an area of little to no rain, you should water this plant about every two weeks. If you belong to the group of people who live out of this plant's natural hardiness zone, you should grow it indoors. In an indoor setting, you should monitor your plant's soil as it can dry out more quickly when it is in a container or when it is exposed to HVAC units such as air conditioners. Those drying factors will lead you to water this plant a bit more often than if you grew it outdoors.

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Monkey puzzle tree

A species of Araucaria, also known as Chilean pine, Chile nut, Parana pine, Pewen

Botanical name: Araucaria araucana

Genus: Araucaria

Description

Monkey puzzle tree is distinctly known for its unique physical features having tiny and spiky leaves. It produces cones that are feasted on by birds and squirrels. Its common name was derived from a comment that its appearance is as unique as it appears to be challenging for a monkey to climb.

Garden Use

Monkey puzzle tree is often planted as an accent in gardens or patios, and young seedlings can be planted in pots or kept indoors. Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is a tall, leafy, evergreen that is one of the five most famous ornamental trees in the world. Monkey puzzle tree can tolerate drought, shade, and cold. It is not difficult to grow in a warm, sunny, moist environment with simple daily care.

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