How to grow and care for Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb.
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb.
How often should I water?
check Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium, Low, 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
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
15~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb. at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb. 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 Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Podocarpaceae, Genus: Podocarpus, Species: Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus | Podocarpus |
| Species | Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki Sieb. |
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