How much sunlight does my Shore Pine need?

Shore 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Shore Pine?

Shore 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 Shore Pine?

Shore 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 Shore Pine?

Shore Pine grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Shore Pine be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Shore Pine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Shore Pine

Q: Is Shore Pine easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Shore Pine?

Shore 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.

Also known as

Lodgepole Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Sierra lodgepole pine, Lodgepole pine, Shore pine, Twisted pine and Contorta pine

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pinus contorta

Genus

Pinus

Family

Pinaceae

Order

Pinales

How to care for Shore Pine

Water

How often to water your Shore Pine

Shore 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 Los Angeles, California.

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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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.

Los Angeles, California

47% Low

Growing Shore Pine in Los Angeles right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 7th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Los Angeles is currently medium 👌.

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

Sunlight will increase by 35.2% ☀️

February 8th, 2023

Los Angeles is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Los Angeles is expected to increase by 35.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 13.9 megajoules of energy …

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

February 8th, 2023

This month, Los Angeles is getting an average of 9.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 10.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.0 total hours of…

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

Shore 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 Los Angeles, California ⛅.

Shore Pine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Shore Pine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Shore 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 Shore Pine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Shore Pine

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 6th, 2023

The growing potential in Los Angeles is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to r…