What type of soil should I use for my Eastern White Pine?

Eastern White 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 Eastern White Pine?

Eastern White 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 Eastern White Pine?

Eastern White Pine grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Eastern White Pine be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Eastern White Pine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Eastern White Pine easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Eastern White Pine?

Eastern White 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 Eastern White Pine need?

Eastern White 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 🏡.

About Eastern White Pine

Eastern White Pine is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Eastern White Pine likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Eastern White Pine belongs to the Pinus genus, and is native to the Northeastern United States and Canada.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pinus strobus

Genus

Pinus

Family

Pinaceae

Order

Pinales

Also known as

Chiapas white pine, Northern white pine, White pine, Weymouth pine, Soft pine and Pine Tree

How to care for Eastern White Pine

Water

How often to water your Eastern White Pine

Eastern White 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 Houston, Texas.

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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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.

Houston, Texas

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Growing Eastern White Pine in Houston right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 28th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Houston is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 20.8% ☀️

January 27th, 2023

Houston is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Houston is expected to increase by 20.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.9 megajoules of energy per m² p…

Daylight will increase by 0.6 hours 📈

January 28th, 2023

This month, Houston is getting an average of 6.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 6.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of dayl…

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

Eastern White 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 Houston, Texas ⛅.

Eastern White Pine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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