Buddhist Pine Bonsai Trees
The Podocarpus bonsai is native to tropical mountain regions, however, it thrives best indoors all year round and would make a great addition to any home or office space. It can be placed in the garden during the warmer months, just be mindful of the fact it loves generous shade.
Buddhist pine bonsai trees feature lanceolate leaves which are a lovely dark shade of green and produce tiny blue or green berry fruits. Podocarpus bonsais have become an extremely popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts in recent years due to their elegance and beauty.
Podocarpus trees usually grow straight up with little to none side branches, which can make them tricky to shape and prune. One way to get around that is to cut them back in order to promote aggressive back budding. Then you can pinch back the new buds as necessary until your bonsai starts to take shape that you’re happy with.
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Does Podocarpus need a lot of water?
Podocarpus bonsai require well-draining soil. When your Podocarpus tree is young it will require regular watering to help establish the roots, but older trees are rather drought resistant. As other decorative shrubs, pine bonsai don’t like soggy soil as it can cause root rot, so make sure you don’t overwater your tree.
How do you Keep a Pine Bonsai Tree Alive?
Pine bonsai need a lot of sunlight so make sure you place them in a sunny spot. Evergreen trees are hardy so you can keep your pine bonsai outside throughout the whole year. Make sure to not overwater your pine tree as they don’t like permanent moisture. If keeping your tree outside make sure your tree is sheltered from excessive rain. Fertilise your tree during its growth period from early spring to late summer.
Why are my Podocarpus Bonsai Leaves Turning Brown?
Browning leaves on your Podocarpus bonsai tree can be a sign of water stress. This happens when the soil gets too dry between waterings. Ironically, it also happens if the soil doesn’t get dry enough between waterings. The best thing to do is prune back the dead leaves and make sure the bonsai soil is moist but not bone dry when watering.
Do Podocarpus Bonsai Need Pruning?
Yes, like any other bonsai tree, your Poducarpus will need regular pruning. The good thing about this type of bonsai tree is that it responds really well to pruning and trimming so you can practise your skills and experiment with different techniques.
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