How to tend a Podocarpus gracilior

Also known as: Nageia falcata var. gracilior (Pilg.) Silba, Podocarpus gracilior Pilg., Decussocarpus gracilior (Pilg.) de Laub., Afrocarpus falcatus subsp. gracilior (Pilg.) Silba

Watering

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

Sunlight

Like sunshine, strong resistant to shade

Soil

Slightly acidic sandy soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Gramineae, Bambusa
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, viewing period year around
Flower colors
Young stem dark green, slightly covered with white powder, turning to yellow when old
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