How to grow Podocarpus potted plants

Podocarpus potted plant maintenance

Podocarpus potted plants prefer a warm and humid growing environment. The suitable temperature for their growth is 15-28℃. They have weak cold resistance and strong shade tolerance. They are suitable for growing under scattered light. They have strong adaptability to soil and can survive in saline-alkali soil, but are more suitable for growing in well-drained and moist sandy loam soil.

Podocarpus potted cultivation method

When cultivating Podocarpus potted plants, it is recommended to place them in a sunny environment such as balconies, tables, doors and windows. When watering, make sure the soil in the pot is dry before watering thoroughly. The temperature is high in midsummer, so water more. Apply a thin layer of decomposed fertilizer to the Podocarpus potted plants once every half a month to avoid malnutrition. Proper pruning in spring is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

Podocarpus potted plant maintenance

To keep Podocarpus potted plants alive, the temperature must be controlled well. 15-25℃ is most suitable for plant growth. Water it appropriately, apply fertilizer in time, and place it under light every morning and evening to receive sufficient light.

How often to water Podocarpus potted plants

Podocarpus potted plants are more resistant to drought. When watering, make sure the soil in the pot is dry before watering thoroughly. In midsummer, when the temperature is high, water more often and do not let water accumulate in the pot, otherwise the roots will easily rot.

Podocarpus potted plant pruning and shaping

When pruning Podocarpus potted plants, you should choose seedlings with obvious trunks and good upright shape. Generally speaking, new branches should be pruned when they are 20 to 30 cm and need to be pruned multiple times. During the pruning process, the trunk should be bent and tilted to create a beautiful shape.

Matters Needing Attention in the Maintenance of Podocarpus Potted Plants

1. Podocarpus potted plants need to be watered appropriately during the growing season, with the soil in the pot slightly dry. If watered too much and the soil in the pot is moist for a long time, it can cause root rot and yellow leaves. In severe cases, a large number of leaves fall off. However, it requires more water in summer, so watering should be sufficient. Insufficient watering will easily cause the plants to wither and dry.

2. During the growth of Podocarpus potted plants, pay attention to pruning and pinching to prevent excessive growth of branches and leaves. When repotting, pay attention to cutting off excessive roots and rotten fibrous roots, and at the same time cut off branches that are too dense and too long.