| Common Name | Totara |
| Family | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus | Podocarpus |
| Species | Totara |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Blooming | Rarely flowers indoors, produces cones outdoors |
| Leaf Color | Dark green to yellow-green |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining loamy soil with slight acidity; mix peat and perlite for containers.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.
Bright indirect light indoors; tolerates full sun outdoors but requires acclimatization.
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer)
Prune regularly to maintain shape; remove dead or yellowing foliage promptly
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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