Here I am! Your very own baby giant. I hope you will take good care of me. Put me somewhere indoors with lots of light and give me a little water every other day. 

After 2 weeks of pampering, it is time for a larger pot! Preferably a pot of 2 litres or more with holes for drainage underneath (so I don’t drown). 

You can now put me outside. Put me in partial shade for a week or so, so I can acclimatise to the harsh sun. I can tolerate cold, but I need to take shelter in a cool place indoors if temperatures drop below -5°C.

What you nurture will grow. I do my very best. Once I am twice the height of my pot, it is time for a larger home. 

In summer, I thrive outside in a sunny and warm spot. I get a little peckish when I develop new needles and will be very grateful for a little extra plant food! 

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In a pot, I need to be indoors when the temperature drops to -10°C. 

After 2 years, the big moment is finally here. Will you allow me to grow freely in nature or do I remain nice and small forever in a pot close to you? 

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In the wild, I like plenty of space. With a growth rate of 50 centimetres a year, I can eventually grow about 100 metres tall.