How to grow and care for Podocarpus macrophyllus

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Podocarpus macrophyllus 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

15C° ~25C°

Every 10 days

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How to water Podocarpus macrophyllus

How often should I water?

check Podocarpus macrophyllus Every 10 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.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Podocarpus macrophyllus need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Podocarpus macrophyllus likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

-2~40℃

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Houseplants

-15

15~25℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Podocarpus macrophyllus at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Podocarpus macrophyllus prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Podocarpaceae, Genus: Podocarpus, Species: Podocarpus macrophyllus

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatAsia
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassPinopsida
OrderPinales
FamilyPodocarpaceae
GenusPodocarpus
SpeciesPodocarpus macrophyllus

Is Podocarpus macrophyllus toxic?

Podocarpus macrophyllus is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog

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