Podocarpus macrophyllus aka Buddhist Pine

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Buddhist Pine is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

Buddhist Pine’s native range is E. Asia - S. China, Japan.

Buddhist Pine should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Buddhist Pine loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Buddhist Pine prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

The Buddhist Pine is characterized by its slow growth and doesn't need fertilization in addition to its potting soil. By renewing the soil in its pot once a year, it should have enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not from any fertilizers.

Buddhist Pine is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Buddhist Pine as it grows vertically.