How to tend a Podocarpus nagi

Also known as: Nageia ovata Gordon, Nageia caesia (Maxim.) Kuntze, Nageia japonica Gaertn., Nageia cuspidata (Endl.) Gordon & Glend., Nageia grandifolia (Endl.) Gordon, Podocarpus caesius Maxim., Podocarpus cuspidatus Endl., Podocarpus ovatus (Gordon) Henkel & W.Hochst., Podocarpus nageia R.Br. ex Endl., Podocarpus nagi (Thunb.) Pilg., Podocarpus grandifolius Endl., Decussocarpus nagi de Laub., Podocarpus nagi var. ovatus (Gordon) Makino, Podocarpus japonicus J.Nelson, Podocarpus nagi var. caesius (Maxim.) Makino, Agathis veitchii (Henkel & W.Hochst.) Seward & Ford, Podocarpus nageia var. angustifolius Maxim., Podocarpus nageia var. rotundifolius Maxim., Podocarpus nagi var. angustifolius (Maxim.) Makino, Podocarpus nagi var. rotundifolius (Maxim.) Makino, Dammara veitchii Henkel & W.Hochst., Podocarpus nagi (Thunb.) Zoll. & Moritzi ex Makino, Podocarpus nageia R.Br. ex Mirb., Podocarpus nagi Zoll. & Moritzi ex Zoll., Podocarpus ovatus (Gordon) Henkel & W.Hochst.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like half shade environment, put in place with bright scattered light

Soil

Acid soil or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Podocarpaceae, Podocarpus
Size
Height≥10m
Blooming period
Flowering period March-April
Flower colors
usually green
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