Is it better to grow Podocarpus in a deep pot or a shallow pot? What kind of flower pot is most suitable for growing Podocarpus?

Podocarpus is a common ornamental plant in China. It is loved by people because of its easy planting and good meaning of prosperity, health, auspiciousness and wealth. However, when buying Podocarpus for potted plants, choosing the right pot has become a permanent topic for many novices. Let's take a look.

Is it better to grow Podocarpus in a deep pot or a shallow pot?

Look at the shape

If we are not sure what kind of flower pot to use to grow Podocarpus, we can decide according to the shape of Podocarpus. Generally speaking, if it is a cliff-style Podocarpus, we can use a deep pot, and if it is a jungle-style, multi-trunk-style, water-side-style bonsai Podocarpus, we can choose to use a shallow pot.

By habit

Podocarpus is a plant with shallow roots, so it is reasonable to use a shallow pot for maintenance. But in fact, the root system of Podocarpus is very developed and the growth rate is very fast, so if the pot is too small, it will be full in a short time. And if it is grown in a shallow pot, the water and fertilizer retention are not very good. Therefore, for more reasonable maintenance, try to use a deep pot under the premise of suitable shape.

Look at the root system

We can also judge what kind of flower pot to use based on the root system. If Podocarpus is a cutting seedling with more lateral roots and fewer taproots, it can be grown in a shallow pot. But if Podocarpus has only straight and long roots and no shallow roots, it can be grown in a deep pot.

What flowerpot is best for Podocarpus

Podocarpus bonsai usually uses purple clay pots or glazed pots. The shape of the pot depends on the shape of the tree. For cliff-style, use a high and deep cylindrical pot; for inclined trunk and horizontal trunk, use a medium-deep rectangular pot or oval pot; for root-lifting and stone-attached, use a shallow pot. The diameter of the pot is generally about 20 cm.

Which variety of Podocarpus is the most expensive

Hainan Podocarpus

Hainan Podocarpus is a species with high economic value among Podocarpus species. It is only planted in Vietnam, Myanmar and Hainan, and its distribution area is relatively narrow. The price of a relatively good Hainan Podocarpus species is around 30,000 yuan, and it is a national protected plant.

Podocarpus milano

Rice-leaved Podocarpus is also a relatively precious variety among Podocarpus, and its price is also over 10,000 yuan, which can be said to be very expensive. The disadvantage of rice-leaved Podocarpus is that it grows slowly, and its leaves are relatively small but evergreen all year round, making it an excellent bonsai plant.

Pearl Podocarpus

Pearl Podocarpus is a new species discovered in the 1980s. It has the shortest and densest leaves. Pearl Podocarpus is very suitable for Podocarpus bonsai and is also one of the excellent tree species for landscaping. Pearl Podocarpus is a precious tree species in gardens all over the country and is also listed as a national protected plant.

Podocarpus islandensis

The shapes of island podocarps are different and their ornamental value is very high. With its unique colorful leaves and improved varieties, it has become one of the more precious varieties of podocarps. Whether it is home-grown or planted in large quantities, I believe that island podocarps will bring good returns to everyone.