Characteristics
Evergreen bush. Related to Taxus. Belongs to the order of the conifers.
Location
Outside in Mediterranean climates during the whole year with lots of sun. In colder zones it is preferable to protect against the cold and frost.
Watering
Abundant in summer and moderated in winter.
Fertilization
Spring and autumn.
Re-potting
Every 3 to 5 years in spring.
Substrate
100% Akadama, or a mixture of Akadama with a 20% of volcanic earth.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
At the beginning of budding in spring but always leave buds or leaves otherwise the branch will dry out.
Pinching
At the beginning of budding in spring but always leave buds or leaves otherwise the branch will dry out.
Wiring
During the whole year.
Curiosities
The Podocarpus is a conifer from tropical and subtropical regions. It is also known by the name of buddhist’s pine. In the female podocarpus, the colours of the receptacle which supports the fruits are spectacular: they are from red to purple going through to oranges and violet.