Dwarf Mountain Pine
Also known as
Mountain pine, Bog pine, Creeping pine, Mugo pine, Scrub mountain pine and Swiss mountain pine
Taxonomy
Pinus mugo
Pinus
Pinaceae
Pinales
How to care for Dwarf Mountain Pine
Water
How often to water your Dwarf Mountain Pine
every 9
Dwarf Mountain Pine needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
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.
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Finding light for Dwarf Mountain Pine in your home
a window
Dwarf Mountain Pine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dwarf Mountain Pine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dwarf Mountain Pine in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dwarf Mountain 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dwarf Mountain Pine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Dwarf Mountain Pine is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Dwarf Mountain 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.
Sunlight Needs
Dwarf Mountain 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dwarf Mountain 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!
Fertilizer
Dwarf Mountain 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!
Growth Pattern
Dwarf Mountain Pine is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dwarf Mountain Pine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Dwarf Mountain Pine
Dwarf Mountain Pine
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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