A living Christmas tree does require a little extra care when using indoors.  Please follow these guidelines to ensure the health of your tree.

1.Place the rootball in a fiber or plastic pot filled with potting soil.

2.Water thoroughly before placing the tree inside your home, and check the soil regularly for dryness.  It is important to keep the roots moist.

3.Limit the tree's stay inside to no more than one week.

4.If you are using lights on the tree, use only miniature lights.

5.If outside temperatures are freezing, your tree will need to have a period of adjustment before entering, and then again before leaving, the warm temperatures of your home.  To help the plant acclimate, place the tree in a garage or protected area for two days where the temperatures are above freezing, yet cool.

6.In the house, avoid high room temperatures or placement near any heat source.

7.After being inside, your tree will need to readjust to outside temperatures.  Place the plant in a garage or protected area for two days where the temperatures are above freezing, yet cool.  If freezing weather persists the tree should be kept in the garage no longer than one week prior to returning it outdoors.

8.The tree may be planted in the ground whenever the outside temperatures are above freezing.