Podocarpus, Buddhist Pine
Podocarpus gracillus,
P. macrophyllus
1. Light Level: Medium
2.Water Level: High
The Buddhist Pine is an upright compact shrub with branches that support thin green leaves. It is a slow-growing plant that does well cool temperatures and bright, indirect light.
3. Country of Origin
Japan and southern China
4.Maintenance Tips
Control its size by pinching back the tips; this encourages branching and bushiness.
Good air circulation will keep this plant happy.
Leaves will scorch if plant is in a draft or dry air.
5. Pests and Problems
Scale, mealybug and sooty mold.
Plantscape designs Inc. currently designs with this kind of botanical in high light atriums and building lobbies in Burlington, MA. Most of our podocarpus species range from 6′ to 20′ in height. The use of “Cryps” Crytosnatous predatory insects feed on the mealybug or scale pest insects.
When we think of adding a colorful accent to our indoor office plants we often think about cut flowers or a flowering potted plant. Actually there is another option. Tropical foliage plants that have beautiful colored leaves. If your office has the right conditions, bright light and warm temperature, there is an unlimited selection of plants that have colorful foliage and variegated leaves. Crotons, Cordyline, Rex begonias, Stromanthe are just a few that can brighten your office with some color. We use many of these on locations in the Boston metro area. Colored leafy botanicals have unlimited plant possibilities.
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