wollemi pine

The Wollemi pine requires regular watering and prefers to stay consistently moist, but not soggy. During the summer, water when the top 2 inches of soil become dry. In the winter, reduce watering to about once a month or when the top inch of soil becomes dry. Make sure to avoid over-watering as it can lead to nutrient deficiencies and root rot.

Wollemi pine plants need full sun for optimal growth, but can tolerate some partial shade. They should receive between 6 and 8 hours of direct sunlight per day when grown outdoors. In the fall and winter, when they are dormant, they require even less sunlight, and can survive with only a few hours per day. When grown indoors, the plant will need supplemental artificial lighting to get the amount of sunlight it needs. Aim for 12-14 hours of artificial light per day.

The ideal pruning season for Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) is early to mid-summer. The best way to prune these trees is to remove only the dead branches, which will help the tree to focus its energy on new growth. When pruning, take care to make clean cuts next to a branch collar and avoid leaving stubs or tearing the bark. Pruning should not exceed more than 10-15 percent of total foliage removal--no more than 3 branches should be removed from any 1 stem. Pruning should focus on maintaining the tree's shape and size, while allowing the plant to produce new shoots and preventing it from becoming overgrown. Pruning should be paused when the plant starts flowering.