Don't waste money buying a Podocarpus macrophyllus (buddhist pine) - just snap off a branch and it will root; bury a little of this in the pot and it will grow like crazy.

Podocarpus macrophyllus, also known as Luohanshan, has a vigorous and powerful form that gives off an imposing presence. It has very high ornamental value and is the preferred tree species for courtyards and homes, symbolizing longevity, wealth preservation, and good fortune.

Finished Podocarpus macrophyllus plants are all fairly expensive, so you can absolutely do it yourself - snap off a branch and it will root, then toss a little "of it" into the pot, and it will grow like crazy into a "big old stump"!

Choose a healthy, semi-lignified branch, about 10cm long is enough, keep one or two leaves, cut the base at a 45° angle, first soak it in rooting hormone for about ten minutes, then leave it in a cool, shaded spot to dry for about half an hour.

Podocarpus macrophyllus is not demanding about the growing medium; garden soil, sandy soil, vermiculite and the like can all be used. Insert the cuttings diagonally into the medium; if there are many, be sure to control the spacing so they are not too crowded. After watering thoroughly, cover them with a layer of plastic film to keep the environment moist, and in about twenty days they will root and sprout.

Podocarpus macrophyllus is generally best transplanted into pots in spring, in March-April, and when transplanting you must keep some of the old soil with it, so it settles into the pot faster and the survival rate is higher.

Podocarpus macrophyllus prefers loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil with good drainage, so when mixing the soil you can use leaf mold as the base soil, add some sandy soil and vermiculite, with the ratio controlled at 3:1:1, then spread a layer of crushed eggshell powder on the bottom of the pot, which can increase air permeability and drainage, and during fermentation it can release a large amount of nitrogen fertilizer. After the Podocarpus macrophyllus absorbs it, rooting and sprouting are promoted, it grows like crazy, and it quickly becomes a "big old stump."

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