Is Podocarpus suitable for indoor cultivation? Is Podocarpus good for home cultivation?

It is better to raise Podocarpus at home. From the perspective of Feng Shui, raising Podocarpus at home has a very good effect of attracting wealth. In addition, Podocarpus has the effect of avoiding misfortune and bringing good luck, and warding off evil spirits.

Can Podocarpus be grown indoors?

Podocarpus is not suitable for indoor cultivation . It is suitable for plants growing in a warm, humid, well-lit and ventilated environment. The indoor environment is too closed, which is not conducive to its photosynthesis and cannot be cultivated indoors for a long time.

Advantages and disadvantages of growing Podocarpus indoors

1. Benefits

   The advantage of growing Podocarpus indoors is that it can absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide and release oxygen . Secondly, placing Podocarpus next to televisions and computers can also weaken electrical radiation .

2. Disadvantages

   The disadvantage of growing Podocarpus indoors is that it attracts mosquitoes and pollutes the environment . However, Podocarpus can be planted in the courtyard because it has lush and dense branches and leaves and has a high ornamental value.

How to grow Podocarpus indoors

1. Soil

   When growing Podocarpus indoors, you should choose slightly acidic soil with loose texture and good drainage , which is conducive to the growth of Podocarpus, allowing its roots to breathe normally and absorb nutrients and water in the soil.

2. Temperature and light

   Podocarpus prefers a warm and humid climate, and is best grown at 15-28°C . In addition, the growth environment of Podocarpus requires good ventilation, and try to avoid direct sunlight .

3. Fertilizer and water

   Podocarpus's water requirements can be watered according to the principle of three parts wet and seven parts dry, but it does not like concentrated fertilizer. You can apply decomposed organic liquid fertilizer once every half a month , and water it once on the second day of fertilization, which is more conducive to root absorption.

4. Climate

Podocarpus prefers a warm and humid climate . It is not particularly tolerant to cold, but is relatively shade-tolerant . If it is in the north, it needs to be kept indoors in winter, and watering must be controlled to avoid frostbite.