Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Araucariaceae

Genus:

Araucaria

Species:

Araucaria bidwillii

USDA Symbol:

ARBI12

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Reported Fauna Sightings

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers deep, fertile soils in subtropical regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; germination is slow and uneven.