What are the basic characteristics of Dali Podocarpus pine?

Bonsai is a concentrated landscape, small in size but large in size. It can be said to have unique charm and style. Among these bonsais, people love Podocarpus pine more. Podocarpus has an elegant posture, strong energy and a sense of vicissitudes of beauty. The Dali Podocarpus is a treasure among the Podocarpus, and it can be said that it is deeply loved and favored by people. Many people are proud to obtain the authentic Dali Podocarpus.

So what are the characteristics of Dali Podocarpus? And how to distinguish them? Now let’s briefly talk about some characteristics of Dali Podocarpus and share them with everyone!

1. Dali Podocarpus is very scarce

Dali Podocarpus is very rare in nature. It is only distributed in Dali, Yunnan, and what people have discovered now are the remaining ones in ancient temples. Some, as the saying goes, "Things are rare are valuable." Podocarpus is inherently precious, and Dali Podocarpus is even more scarce, so it is reasonable to think that it is rare.

According to some statistics, there are only a handful of Dali podocarpus that have become mature. In addition, some people deliberately hype it, so the price is reasonable. Some people even use other varieties instead of Dali. Podocarpus, it can be said that even if you spend a lot of money, it is difficult to own the real thing. If you do, it is a rare fate.

2. What are the typical characteristics of Dali Podocarpus?

Speaking of the Dali Podocarpus, one of the most important physiological characteristics is its slow growth. According to statistics from experienced friends, the side branches of the real Dali Podocarpus can only grow two or three centimeters in a year, while the strong main branches can only grow in a year. It will not exceed five or six centimeters. If the annual growth rate of the Dali Podocarpus you buy exceeds this value, don’t be happy and don’t think that your health is good. In fact, you have bought a fake, fake Dali Podocarpus. That’s all.

Furthermore, to distinguish Dali Podocarpus, another characteristic of it is its leaves. The leaves of Dali Podocarpus are short, wide, thick, and have round heads. They are relatively typical sickle leaves. When distinguishing other varieties, you have to look at the proportion of sickle leaves. Dali Podocarpus has a larger proportion of sickle leaves. If your Podocarpus has fewer sickle leaves, it is most likely to be a fake.

Finally, the root system of Dali Podocarpus is not very developed, with only two or three taproots. If your Podocarpus has many and developed root systems, your Podocarpus may also be fake.

3. Summary

To be honest, due to the slow growth of Dali Podocarpus cuttings, there are many cuttings on the market, but not many large ones. It is recommended that you make bonsais. Don’t be obsessed with the variety. In fact, red-bud podocarpus and sparrow-tongued podocarpus are both good choices. The value of bonsai lies in the maker’s ingenious artistic design. Even ordinary materials can be made into peerless products. Everyone says it is. Is that so?