Fern Pine
4.3 out of 5 (7 experiences)
Also known as
Podocarpus Plant, Podocarpus Plant, Buddist Pine and Chinese Yew
Taxonomy
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Podocarpus
Podocarpaceae
Pinales
How to care for Fern Pine
How often to water your Fern Pine
Fern Pine needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Podocarpus Plant in your home
Fern Pine may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Fern Pine
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fern Pine after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Fern Pine
Fern Pine
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.