What type of soil should I use for my Contorta Pine?

Contorta Pine does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Contorta Pine?

Contorta Pine grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Contorta Pine?

Contorta Pine grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Contorta Pine be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Contorta Pine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Contorta Pine

Q: Is Contorta Pine easy to care for?

Contorta Pine is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Contorta Pine?

Contorta Pine prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Contorta Pine need?

Contorta Pine requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Also known as

Lodgepole Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Sierra lodgepole pine, Lodgepole pine, Shore pine, Twisted pine and Contorta pine

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pinus contorta

Genus

Pinus

Family

Pinaceae

Order

Pinales

How to care for Contorta Pine

Water

How often to water your Contorta Pine

Contorta Pine needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Baltimore, Maryland

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Finding light for Lodgepole Pine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Contorta Pine: 1ft from a window

Contorta Pine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Baltimore, Maryland ⛅.

Contorta Pine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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