Saflax Bonsai - Ponderosa Pine

This pine develops relatively long needles and large cones, maintaining a highly decorative conical crown even as it matures. It is fast-growing and hardy.

Interesting Facts

• The Ponderosa Pine is originally native to the Rocky Mountains in North America.
• The Ponderosa Pine is the largest pine species in the world and can live for up to 500 years.
• Its botanical name "Ponderosa" - meaning weighty - refers to its very heavy wood.

Our Tips:

• Place the seeds in the refrigerator for one week before sowing, then soak them in a bowl of room-temperature water for 12 to 24 hours to increase the germination rate
• Cover the cultivation containers with plastic wrap and poke holes in it so the soil does not dry out
• Remove the wrap every two to three days for two hours to prevent mold formation
• Keep the potting soil moist but not wet
• Ideal germination temperature: 17 to 23°C
• Tolerates wind well
• Water moderately once the surface of the soil has dried out
• Fertilizing with liquid bonsai fertiliser every four weeks from March to November is recommended
• Outdoor overwintering recommended - protect from strong winds and direct sunlight