One of the world's oldest and rarest plants dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. It was discovered in 1994 by a bushwalker in a national park only 200km from Sydney. Less than 100 trees exist in the wild now.
A majestic conifer with attractive, unusual dark green foliage and bubbly bark. One of the charming aspects of the Wollemi Pine tree is that each one is completely individual.
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Pines can survive temperatures from -5 to 45°C and are expected to withstand even cooler temperatures.
They can be maintained in a pot almost indefinitely and is well suited to patios, verandas and courtyards. It can also be used as indoor decoration in well lit areas as it is able to tolerate air-conditioning. An ideal feature plant for parks and large gardens.
If planting in a container:
* Water as soon as the potting mix becomes dry in the top 5cm of the pot, which can be every one or two weeks.
*Do not over water or leave the pot sitting in a saucer of water.
* If kept indoors, ensure the plant is in a well lit position preferably near a window or doorway, and take it outside to a shaded and sheltered position one week in every month.
*Use a slow release, low phosphorus granular fertiliser and feed with liquid fertiliser for optimum growth.
* Prune in the winter months to maintain a compact form.
If planting in the garden:
* Ensure the hole you dig is at least twice the width of the pot and be sure to saturate the potted plant before you plant. This is best done by submersing the root ball in water until all air bubbles cease to rise.
* Immediately after planting, water the soil around the plant deeply. You should water the tree deeply every 5-7 days until the plant has established new foliage and then water during drought periods.
