Podocarpus totara 'Pendulus' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Totara (Podocarpus totara) is an upright-growing shrub. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green in colour. It prefers well-drained, loose soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Leaves
The Totara is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, lanceolate.

Growth
Totara is upright in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Fruit
The red fruits of Podocarpus totara are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub, bonsai