How to grow and care for Podocarpus macrophyllus
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Podocarpus macrophyllus, Fern pine, Japanese yew
Podocarpus macrophyllus 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~25C°
Every 10 days
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new leaf
water
How to water Podocarpus macrophyllus
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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.
Light & Location
How much light does a Podocarpus macrophyllus need?
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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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
15~25℃
45
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%
100
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 Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus | Podocarpus |
| Species | Podocarpus macrophyllus |
Is Podocarpus macrophyllus toxic?
Podocarpus macrophyllus is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog
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Hamster
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