pine indoors?????
hi I just wanted to know if u guys think a black pine might do well inside the house , just wondering what do you guys think , has any one tried tis before ?
- bewildered_nmsu
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- bewildered_nmsu
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- Joined: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:39 am
- Location: Las Cruces, NM
It's true that conifers maintain some functions during the winter months, but they are so minimal that they are considered dormant. A winter rest period is crucial. If you were to keep your pine inside you probably wouldn't see anything wrong for 15 or 16 months, but there would be an inevitable decline.
Black Pines, no, absolutely not an indoor tree. In fact, most seasoned bonsai artists say that IF you bring it indoors, it should be for no more than a day to a few days at a time. However, there are subtropical and tropical pines that you might try. Currently I'm in year two of growing Monterey Pine from seedlings. So far, so good. All of the trees that germinated are still alive. Next year I'll be separating and repotting them.