Plant Care Bhutan pine

Bhutan pine

About Bhutan pine

An evergreen with a broad base and horizontal lower branches is a popular ornamental tree. It is widely used in the timber industry and is a commercial source of turpentine. It's susceptible to wind damage and insects. Transplant when small for best results.

Taxonomy

Pinus wallichiana
Pinus
Pinaceae
Pinales

Also known as

Bhutan pine, blue pine, Himalayan pine, Himalayan white pine and Pinus excelsa

How to care for Bhutan pine

Water

How often to water your Bhutan pine

Water needs for Bhutan pine
0.5 cups
every 9

Bhutan 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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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 Bhutan pine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bhutan pine: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Bhutan pine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bhutan pine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bhutan pine in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Bhutan pine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bhutan pine: repot after 2X growth

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 Bhutan pine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Bhutan pine is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Growing Outdoors

Care Summary for Bhutan pine

Bhutan 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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