Tasmanian podocarp

The Tasmanian Podocarp prefers well-drained soil and needs to be watered regularly for optimal growth. It should be watered 1-2 times a week during its growing season and once every 10-14 days during its dormant season. When watering, it’s important to avoid overwatering and flooding the soil as the Tasmanian Podocarp is sensitive to excessive moisture. To ensure it gets the amount of water it needs, check the soil prior to watering; it should be damp enough for the roots to take in the water but not too wet. To help keep the soil moist, use mulch around the base of the plant.

Tasmanian podocarp requires full sunlight for proper growth and must be planted in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. This species of plant generally thrives in sunnier locations that receive more than 8 hours of direct sunlight a day. The daily duration of sunlight exposure should be highest in spring and summer, and the Tasmanian podocarp prefers to receive more sunlight than shade throughout the year.

Tasmanian podocarp (Podocarpus alpinus) should generally be pruned during the spring season to maintain desired size and shape. Any large branches and dead or broken limbs should also be removed during this time. Pruning in the summer season should be kept to a minimum. To create a symmetrical shape, small branches can be removed at their point of origin and thinning can be done to open up the branch structure to allow more light. Only prune healthy, non-blooming plants and take care to avoid over-pruning, which can cause undue stress to the plant.