Japanese white pine

Japanese white pines require frequent watering once the soil begins to dry out. During the summer months, it should be watered about twice a week, and in winter once a month. Make sure to thoroughly saturate the soil so that water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Avoid overwatering the plant, as this can cause root rot and other issues. Additionally, you can mist the foliage every few days to help keep it hydrated.

Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora 'Glauca Nana') requires a full sun position - approximately 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day - for optimal health and growth. However, during the hottest summer days, it is recommended to provide some shade or filtered light for a few hours to avoid burning its delicate, blue-green needles. A sunny and well-drained location is a must. It is also important to shelter the plant from strong winds in order to protect its branches from breakage and to provide a regular water supply, although it is fairly drought-resistant.

Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora 'Glauca Nana') should be lightly pruned in late winter to early spring when the plant is still dormant. This will help to keep the size of the tree and maintain the desired shape. The amount of pruning should be minimal, with only an inch of the tree cut off at a time to avoid damaging it. Always be careful not to remove too much, as removing too many branches can overload the tree's capacity to grow new ones and cause it to become lopsided. Pruning should also be done carefully by making sure to clean pruning shears between cuts to avoid passing diseases from 1 plant to the next.