Pinus tabuliformis

Chinese Red Pine

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Hardy evergreen conifer native to China, prized for thick bark and dense foliage. Suitable for outdoor landscapes or bonsai; requires full sun.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Red Pine
Family Pinaceae
Genus Pinus
Species Tabuliformis
Origin China
Blooming Cones in spring, female cones mature second year
Leaf Color dark green to blue-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained acidic soil mix, sandy loam with peat and perlite for bonsai

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Watering

Water when topsoil is dry. Reduce in winter dormancy. Avoid waterlogging which causes root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure. Indoor placement requires south-facing window or grow lights to prevent etiolation.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release conifer fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

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Pruning

Prune candles (new shoots) in late spring to control shape; remove dead needles for air circulation

Pest Control Aphid Pine Beetle Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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