
Florida Pine
About Florida Pine
Florida Pine is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Florida Pine likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Florida Pine belongs to the Pinus genus, and is native to the Southern United States.
Taxonomy
Pinus palustris
Pinus
Pinaceae
Pinales
Also known as
Georgia pine, Longleaf pine and longleaf yellow pine

How to care for Florida Pine

How often to water your Florida Pine

every 9
Florida 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

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 Florida Pine in your home

a window
Florida Pine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Florida Pine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Florida Pine in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Florida 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 Florida Pine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Florida 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
Florida 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
Florida 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
Florida 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
Florida Pine grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Florida Pine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Florida Pine can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Florida Pine
Florida Pine
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
