Japanese Podocarpus cultivation methods and precautions

Japanese Podocarpus is a popular green plant, which is very common in southern China. Japanese Podocarpus can grow up to 18 meters. After being trimmed in a specific shape, it is very beautiful when it blooms every summer. Here we share the cultivation methods and precautions of Japanese Podocarpus .

Japanese Podocarpus cultivation methods and precautions

1. Japanese Podocarpus cultivation methods and precautions - light

Japanese Podocarpus is a shade-bearing tree and does not require excessively strong light exposure. It needs to be shaded in the summer, especially when the Japanese Podocarpus is still a seedling, which cannot be exposed to excessive light stimulation.

2. Japanese Podocarpus cultivation methods and precautions - watering

Japanese Podocarpus is not drought-tolerant. A moist and humid soil environment is more suitable for the growth of Japanese Podocarpus . Water the Japanese Podocarpus as much as possible without water accumulation . In the hot summer days, you can water the Japanese Podocarpus in the morning and evening , so that the Japanese Podocarpus will grow healthier.

3. Japanese Podocarpus cultivation methods and precautions - fertilization

Japanese Podocarpus requires a large amount of fertilizer. It is a reasonable combination to use nitrogen fertilizer mixed with black sail fertilizer. Japanese Podocarpus should be fertilized once a month or so .

4. Japanese Podocarpus cultivation methods and precautions - pruning

Japanese Podocarpus can be pruned to produce blood. The overgrown branches and leaves, as well as the dry branches and leaves, can be pruned to maintain a cleaner shape, which will ensure better ventilation between the leaves.