Podocarpus Macrophyllus | Buddhist Pine | Fern Pine | پوڈو کارپس

Planting and care

A Podocarpus grows straight up with very little side branching unless it is actively pruned. This plant is relatively simple to care for and adapts well to various conditions. It is easily trained to be a bonsai or a topiary. When planted outside in the ground a Podocarpus grows quite large, but when used indoors or on the porch as a potted plant, it remains a small tree or shrub.

Caring for Podocarpus Macrophyllus

Typical uses of Podocarpus Macrophyllus

Special features: A Podocarpus requires very bright indirect light. If it is not getting enough light the lower needles on the branches become large and elongated

Ornamental use: This plant makes a good hedge or screen, and can grow either indoors or outdoors.

References

https://www.houseplant411.com/houseplant/podocarpus-plant-how-to-grow