Herself's Houseplants

Thanks for the photo, it’s a beautiful plant

Wollemi pine is a very old plant, it was here on earth when the dinosaurs were still roaming the place. It was thought to be extinct but was found alive in the Wollemi National Park near Sydney.

The more gardeners grow it the better chance we have to protect this plant against extinction.

In the wild it will grow 40′. But it does exceptionally well as a house plant.

Soak soil completely when the top 2″ of soil is dry in the pot. The less light it has the less water it needs. Water it as you would a cactus.

Place in a bright window. If you are going to put it in a window with direct sun, slowly acclimate it to the sun.

It can handle cool and hot temperatures comfortably.

More information:
Wollemi Pine Conservation Club

Thanks for the photo!( don’t we all wish ours looked like Lance’s what a great plant! )

These are succulents and therefore need lots of direct bright light.  Temperatures need to be over 55′F.  Keep them away from drafty windows and doors in cold climates.  They will reward you with  wonderful flowers if you take good care of them.

Water regularly during summer months, less in winter months.  Too little water in the summer will cause leaves to drop.  Too much water in the winter will cause the plant to rot.

Some leaves may spot, brown and fall off at the beginning of the winter dormancy period. This is ok.

If you can take them outdoors for the summer they will be a very happy plant.

The sap is toxic so be careful if you get any on your hands.