You don’t have to buy this “noble” plant. Just break off a “branch” and it will grow into a whole pot!

The noble and valuable plant that Huahua is talking about is Podocarpus. Flower lovers who like green plants should be familiar with it. Podocarpus is generally sold as bonsai on the market. The older it is, the more expensive it is. In fact, if we want to maintain Podocarpus, there is no need to spend a lot of money to buy it. Just plant a branch in the soil and start maintaining it from a young age. It will be more fulfilling to grow it into a potted plant.

Cutting method:

Before cutting Podocarpus, it is best to select lignified branches that are more than one year old, and then prepare some loose and nutritious soil as the cutting medium. Before cutting, we also need to trim the bottom of the prepared lignified branches, and trim them into an oblique shape, so that the cuttings will take root faster. After completing this preparation work, we can directly plant the branches into the soil, water them thoroughly and wait for them to germinate.

Daily maintenance methods:

Podocarpus cannot be exposed to too strong light during its daily growth, nor can it grow in the dark for a long time, otherwise it will cause its growth rate to slow down and its branches and leaves to turn yellow. Generally, during its growth process, we need to give it scattered light, which is conducive to the germination and growth of branches and leaves and enhances its color.

It seems that Podocarpus is very drought-resistant, but on the contrary, when we are caring for Podocarpus, we need to ensure that the soil in the pot is slightly moist, which is conducive to its roots absorbing nutrients and thus increasing the growth rate. However, you should pay attention to watering the Podocarpus in moderation to avoid water accumulation and root rot, which will affect the growth rate.

After Podocarpus has grown for a period of time, we need to prune it, cut off some overgrown branches and rotten branches, and ensure a balanced distribution of nutrients. In this way, the growth rate of Podocarpus will be faster. In addition, after pruning, the ornamental value of Podocarpus will be greatly improved.

The method of maintaining Podocarpus is simple, and Podocarpus grows very vigorously. I believe it will grow into a big old stump in no time. Friends who like Podocarpus can also use this cutting method to propagate it!