How to tend a Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Also known as: Metasequoia neopangaea Silba, Metasequoia honshuenensis Silba & Callahan, Metasequoia glyptostroboides var. caespitosa Y.H.Long & Y.Wu, Sequoia glyptostroboides (Hu & W.C.Cheng) Weide, Metasequoia glyptostroboides subsp. neopangaea (Silba) Silba, Metasequoia glyptostroboides subsp. caespitosa (Y.H.Long & Y.Wu) Silba

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Pruning accordingly for any favorate tree shapes

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Taxodiaceae, Metasequoia
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period February, fruiting period November
Flower colors
Leaf color light green, fruit color green, dark brown
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