What type of soil should I use for my Sierra Lodgepole Pine?

Sierra Lodgepole 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 Sierra Lodgepole Pine?

Sierra Lodgepole 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 Sierra Lodgepole Pine?

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

Can Sierra Lodgepole Pine be grown outdoors?

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

Sierra Lodgepole Pine

Q: Is Sierra Lodgepole Pine easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Sierra Lodgepole Pine?

Sierra Lodgepole 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 Sierra Lodgepole Pine need?

Sierra Lodgepole 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 🏡.

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 Sierra Lodgepole Pine

Water

How often to water your Sierra Lodgepole Pine

Sierra Lodgepole 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 Portland, Oregon.

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?

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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.

Portland, Oregon

26% Very Low

Growing Sierra Lodgepole Pine in Portland right now

Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉

January 28th, 2023

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

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

Sunlight will increase by 47.9% ☀️

January 28th, 2023

Portland is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Portland is expected to increase by 47.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.3 megajoules of energy per m² …

Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈

January 29th, 2023

This month, Portland is getting an average of 7.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 14.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.0 total hours of da…

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

Sierra Lodgepole 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 Portland, Oregon ⛅.

Sierra Lodgepole Pine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Sierra Lodgepole Pine

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

When to repot Sierra Lodgepole Pine

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

January 24th, 2023

The growing potential in Portland is very 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…