Ideal room temperature
18–20°C with ventilation
Key info at a glance
Keep this within reach of the stand.
A grid of gentle reminders, printed or screenshotted, stops last-minute panic as you decorate.
Best lights
LED (stay cool, low energy)
Stand size
Trunk diameter + 2cm clearance
Hydration reminder
Never let water drop below trunk
Hydration cheatsheet
Water is the difference between lush or tired.
Set a daily reminder and keep the stand like a vase: clean water and steady levels.
- Nordmann Firs can drink over 2 litres in the first 24 hours, so refill as soon as the level drops.
- Use room-temperature water because icy water can shock the vascular system.
- Additives are optional, but clean fresh water remains the most reliable approach.
Care timeline
Follow the rhythm our growers swear by.
Each card anchors to the detailed notes so you can skim, tap, and act with confidence.
prepping
Prep at the farm
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prepping
Prep at the farm
Trim and measure before heading home.
- We cut every tree fresh with a clean 2–3cm base so it starts drinking as soon as it is in water.
- Measure ceiling height and clear a 30cm buffer for stands or toppers before choosing your tree.
- Transport with the trunk forward and a blanket beneath to prevent wind burn on the needles.
arrival
First 24 hours
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arrival
First 24 hours
Re-cut the base, saturate, and acclimatise.
- Make a fresh 2–3cm cut using a handsaw, then immediately place the trunk into water.
- Use a reservoir stand that holds at least 3 litres; most Nordmann Firs drink 1–2 litres the first day.
- Leave the tree in a cool outbuilding for a few hours before bringing it into a heated room.
placement
Find the right spot
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placement
Find the right spot
Keep it cool, bright, and away from drafts.
- Position at least 1 metre from radiators, fireplaces, or underfloor heating vents.
- Allow 15cm behind the tree for airflow and to prevent wall marks from branches.
- Choose LED lights which run cool and secure the stand so the water surface stays level.
weekly
Weekly rhythm
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weekly
Weekly rhythm
Water, rotate, and tidy lightly.
- Check water morning and evening; never let the reservoir fall below the trunk base.
- Rotate the tree a quarter turn every few days to keep growth and light exposure even.
- Mist lightly once or twice a week if your home is particularly dry.