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Buddhist Pine
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Woody houseplants (Norfolk Pine, Money Tree, Coffee Plant)Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Yew Pine
How to identify it
Narrow leathery dark green leaves line upright woody stems, creating a conifer-like appearance.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: woody upright.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Woody foliage houseplants are generally stable once acclimated, though they often react to abrupt light or watering changes.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun may be tolerated after acclimation.
Water
Water after the upper portion begins drying; avoid chronic saturation.
Soil / substrate
Airy, well-draining tropical woody-plant mix.
Humidity
Average to moderate household humidity.
Support / growth
No climbing support needed.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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