How to grow and care for Pinus rigida Porcher
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pinus rigida Porcher, Northern pitch pine, Candlewood pine, Yellow pine
Pinus rigida Porcher 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Pinaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in temperate regions.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them are evergreen and coniferous trees.
🌺 Flower
The tree is monoecious, meaning both male and female flowers bloom on the same plant. However, it lacks ovaries, so it does not bear fruit.
🪴 Root&Soil
They typically have woody roots.
water
How to water Pinus rigida Porcher
How often should I water?
check Pinus rigida Porcher Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Pinus rigida Porcher need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pinus rigida Porcher likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pinus rigida Porcher at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Pinus rigida Porcher prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Pinus rigida Porcher is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Pinaceae, Genus: Pinus, Species: Pinus rigida
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Species | Pinus rigida |
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