In indoor gardening, one species is most often grown: the Araucaria heterophylla, also known as the "house spruce." It is an ideal plant for winter gardens. The genus comprises approximately 19 species, of which only a few are found in cultivation and landscapes. The Araucaria heterophylla is the most popular species.
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| One species is cultivated: the Araucaria heterophylla, also known as the "house spruce." |
It is often sold as the "house spruce." It has a regular pyramidal crown and soft green needles. The Araucaria araucana is known as the "Chilean pine." It is distinguished by its stiff, spiny, triangular leaves. Grown as a street tree in regions with a moderately warm climate, the columnar pine (Araucaria columnaris) is native to New Caledonia and is often used in tropical landscaping, and is also occasionally grown in winter gardens as large specimens.


