Does Podocarpus prefer shade or sun?

Does Podocarpus prefer shade or sun?

Podocarpus is a sun-loving plant, widely distributed in Fujian, Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan and other provinces. It likes a warm, humid and sunny growing environment. The plant has weak cold resistance but strong shade tolerance.

Does Podocarpus like the sun?

Podocarpus likes light, so it needs to be provided with appropriate light during maintenance. It only needs about 6 hours of scattered light a day, so that the plant will grow stronger.

Podocarpus cannot be exposed to direct sunlight in summer because the light in summer is too strong and may sunburn the plant. It needs to be moved to a cool, ventilated environment for maintenance in time.

Is Podocarpus tolerant to shade?

Podocarpus is relatively shade-tolerant and can continue to grow even in locations with poor light. However, if you want it to grow vigorously, you still need to give it sufficient light.

Podocarpus growth environment

Podocarpus prefers loose, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, which is conducive to the breathing of the plant's roots. Avoid using alkaline soil. The suitable temperature for its growth is 15-28℃.

Podocarpus likes a humid growing environment and needs to be watered more frequently during maintenance, especially during the peak growth period. It also needs to be sprayed with water more often to keep it moist, but there should not be excess moisture in the soil.