Bonsai

Buddha pine "podocarpus" 1-2

€130.00 TTC
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The Buddha Pine, Podocarpus, is native to tropical and subtropical regions. A needle-based conifer of the Podocarpae family, with horizontal and strong branches, it is very popular, especially in Japan in the province of Chiba, of which it is the emblem. It is a resilient tree that loves heat and sun

Waist 42 cm
Location Outside
Age 15 years
Foliage Persistent
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Growing tips:

Location: Outdoors all year round, the Podocarpus is a bonsai that enjoys light and sun. If there is a lack of light, it leads to the appearance of longer hands. In the event of a heat wave and scorching sun, choose a shaded location or protect it with a shade cloth. In winter, during sub-zero temperatures, protect the roots from frost, you can wrap the pot with a winter veil or glass wool, possibility of bringing it indoors in a cold greenhouse but not heated!

Watering: Very important to keep your tree alive, so keep its substrate always moist. Water it regularly while allowing the root ball to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid excess water. In hot weather, it's every day !

To do it right: Don't hesitate to water the whole root ball up to the roots, the water will drain through the holes under the pot or bathe it in water (drenching) for a few minutes, to make sure you water it well.

We do not recommend putting a cup or container underneath your pot as the water will stagnate and can cause root rot. (Too much water = asphyxiation).

Substrate and repotting: In the nursery, we use agricultural potting soil which is composed of black peat, blond peat, eco-aged, topsoil, horse manure and pozzolana. Repotting should be done every 2 or 3 years at the end of spring

Caution : Do not prune the roots too strongly as Podocarpus has a slow-growing root system.

Waist: You can prune Podocarpus throughout the year without any problems. Prune branches that are too long and remove disproportionate needles. Pinch off the new shoots with your thumb and forefinger during the spring season (growing season). Tree ligation can also be done all year round. Leave the wires in place for 8 to 10 weeks depending on the development of your tree. Be careful not to jam the needles when performing this operation.

Fertilization: In the nursery, we use blue tomato/flower fertilizer NPK 12 12 17. You can start fertilizing from May by putting a handful on the substrate, put it every 2 months until autumn.

More information:

All our bonsai trees are unique. That's why they're referenced by numbers. These do not indicate the age of the tree. If you would like to know more about it, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We ship throughout France and neighbouring countries that are part of the EU.

We take care to pack each bonsai in custom-made wooden crates or reinforced cartons. The tree is well protected and tied to prevent any risk of breakage.

Depending on the size and weight of your bonsai, shipping is carried out by specialized carriers: DPD (under 30kg) or GEODIS (+30kg).

Our priority is that the delivery goes smoothly. For this reason, shipments are rarely made on weekends and never during heat waves, to prevent your bonsai from transacting for too long. We also regularly check and verify the tracking of your packages.

Don't hesitate to visit our delivery page to find out more.

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The bonsai tree you see in the picture is really the one you are going to receive. To find out the dimension, refer to the scale on the side. Each product is unique and we take care to take photos that give you the most accurate preview possible of what you will receive.

All bonsai are produced in our large nursery in Lot-et-Garonne. They are therefore perfectly adapted to the climate of France, which is not always the case with Japanese imports.

We have more than 1000 bonsai trees for sale at the nursery and tens of thousands under cultivation and work. This site is only a meagre representation of our production, but it is impossible for us to put all our stock online. So if you're passing by, don't hesitate to visit us!

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Cultivation Advice

Dehors toute l’année, le Podocarpus est un bonsaï qui apprécie la lumière et le soleil. S’il manque de luminosité, cela engendre l’apparition d’aiguilles plus longues. En cas de canicule et de soleil brûlant, privilégiez un emplacement ombragé ou protégez-le avec une toile d’ombrage. En hiver, lors des températures négatives, protégez les racines du gel, vous pouvez envelopper le pot avec un voile d’hivernage ou de la laine de verre, possibilité de le rentré en serre froide mais pas chauffée !

Très important pour maintenir votre arbre en vie, gardez donc son substrat toujours humide. Arrosez-le  régulièrement tout en laissant sécher légèrement la motte entre deux arrosages afin d’éviter l’excès d’eau. En période de chaleur, c’est tous les jours !

Pour bien faire : N’hésitez pas à arroser toute la motte jusqu’aux racines, l’eau s’évacuera à travers les trous présents en dessous du pot ou baignez-le dans l’eau (bassinage) quelques minutes, pour être certains de bien l’arroser.

Nous déconseillons de mettre une coupelle ou un récipient en dessous de votre pot car l’eau va stagner et peut provoquer un pourrissement des racines. (Trop d’eau = asphyxie).

En pépinière, nous utilisons du terreau agricole qui est composé de tourbe noire, tourbe blonde, éco vieillies, terre végétale, fumier de cheval et de la  pouzzolane. Le rempotage est à faire tous les 2 ou 3 ans à la fin du printemps

Attention : ne taillez pas les racines trop fortement car le Podocarpus dispose d’un système racinaire à pousse lente.

Vous pouvez tailler le Podocarpus tout au long de l’année sans problème. Taillez les branches trop longues et enlevez les aiguilles disproportionnées. Pincez les nouvelles pousses avec le pouce et l’index en saison printanière (période de croissance). La ligature de l’arbre peut se faire également toute l’année. Laissez en place les fils pendant 8 à 10 semaines en fonction du développement de votre arbre. Faites attention à ne pas coincer les aiguilles lorsque vous réalisez cette opération.

En pépinière nous utilisons de l’engrais bleu à tomates/fleurs NPK 12 12 17. Vous pouvez commencer à fertilisez à partir du mois de mai en mettant une poignée sur le substrat, mettez-en tous les 2 mois jusqu'à l'automne.