Podocarpus nagum

Buddhist Pine

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Podocarpus nagum is a conifer with narrow, glossy dark green leaves arranged in two rows on slender branches. Popular for bonsai and indoor cultivation in bright indirect light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Buddhist Pine
Family Podocarpaceae
Genus Podocarpus
Species Nagi
Origin China, Japan
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors; dioecious species with male and female cones in spring
Leaf Color dark green to glossy grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining acidic to neutral soil mix with perlite and peat moss for bonsai applications

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, allow top layer to dry between waterings, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers bright indirect light, can tolerate morning sun but protect from harsh afternoon heat indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring to early autumn), avoid fertilizing in dormant period

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Pruning

Prune lightly to maintain shape, remove dead or yellowing needles, bonsai requires regular pinching and wiring

Pest Control Fungus Gnat Mealybug 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
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
45° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
500 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% 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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