Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Mountain toatoa (Phyllocladus alpinus) is a slow-growing conifer native to New Zealand, forming dense shrubs or small trees with flattened, leaf-like branchlets.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Tolerates cooler temperatures and light frosts.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize annually in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches. The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Light pruning can be done anytime to shape the plant.
Propagate from seeds sown in autumn or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require a period of cold stratification. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and placed in a well-draining medium.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Mature plants rarely need repotting, but may benefit from top-dressing with fresh compost annually.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus | Phyllocladus |
| Species | Phyllocladus alpinus |
Similar in genus Phyllocladus
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