Characteristics
Evergreen tree of linear leaves. It belongs to the order of conifers.
Location
Outdoor, in full sun all year. It is recommended to spray the foliage with pure water in summer. It must be protected from frost.
Watering
Abundant in summer, and moderate in winter.
Fertilization
Spring and fall.
Re-potting
Every 3 or 5 years, in spring.
Substrate
Akadama and volcanic gravel 50%-50%.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
At the beginning of the spring sprouting.
Pinching
Remove the tips of the tender buds with your fingers, by pulling the centre of the bud, leaving some of its needles.
Wiring
Spring.
Curiosities
In autumn the leaves can turn to a dark red-copper color that lasts until spring. This is due to the presence of protective pigments against the cold.