Mexican Weeping Pine
About Mexican Weeping Pine
Mexican Weeping Pine is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Mexican Weeping Pine likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Pinus patula
Pinus
Pinaceae
Pinales
Also known as
Spreading-leaved pine, Mexican weeping pine and Pinus patula.
How to care for Mexican Weeping Pine
Water
How often to water your Mexican Weeping Pine
every 9
Mexican Weeping Pine needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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 Mexican Weeping Pine in your home
a window
Mexican Weeping Pine love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Mexican Weeping Pine does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mexican Weeping Pine in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Mexican Weeping 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 Mexican Weeping Pine after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Mexican Weeping 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
Mexican Weeping Pine requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Mexican Weeping 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
Mexican Weeping Pine grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Mexican Weeping Pine
Mexican Weeping Pine
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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