Can I grow it indoors?

It is best suited for outdoors, but can be kept in a cool, bright sunroom while young.

How fast does it grow?

It is a slow to moderate grower in cultivation.

Guide botanique

Wollemi pine.

Wollemia nobilis

Prononciation wo-LEE-mee-uh NO-bi-lis

Aussi appelée Wollemi Pine, Wollemi-pine

The Wollemi pine is a rare, ancient conifer that survived from the time of the dinosaurs. It features a unique, bubbly bark and lush, fern like foliage. It is a true living fossil that makes a striking addition to a large garden or conservatory.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Moyenne
Type de plante: Conifer
Lumière: Partial shade to bright indirect light
Lumière en intérieur: Lumière vive indirecte
Arrosage: Tous les 5 à 10 jours
Taille adulte: 12 to 40 meters
Croissance: Lente
Rusticité: USDA 8 à 11
Floraison: Late spring to early summer

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to mimic its native rainforest habitat. Watch for browning needle tips, which often signal that the plant is getting too much direct sun or drying out too quickly. It prefers cooler temperatures and good air circulation to stay healthy.

Arrosage: Keep the soil evenly damp to the touch without letting it sit in standing water.
Engrais: Use a low phosphorus, slow release fertilizer during the active growing season.
Taille: Only prune to remove dead or damaged branches to maintain its natural shape.
Rempotage: Repot only when the roots have filled the container as it prefers not to be disturbed.
Sol: Well draining, acidic, organic rich soil
pH du sol: 5.0 to 6.5
Température: -5 à 40°C
Humidité: 40 à 70%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Faible
Durée de vie: Perennial, can live for hundreds of years.
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Moyenne

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
Water sitting on the surface of the soil for too long.
The plant stops showing new growth during the spring.

Sécurité

Humains: There is no evidence of toxicity in humans.
Enfants: The sharp tips of the leaves can poke small children, so place it away from high traffic areas.
Allergènes de contact: The stiff, needle-like leaves can cause minor skin scratches during handling.
Allergènes aéroportés: The pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals.
Comestibilité: The cones and foliage are not considered edible for humans.

Comment l'identifier

Dark green, fern like leaves
Distinctive bubbly, chocolate brown bark
Multi trunked growth habit
Cones grow at branch tips

Hauteur: 10 à 40m
Envergure: 3 à 10m
Feuilles: dark green, bright green, evergreen
Fleurs: brown, green, 1 à 3cm
Fruits: brown, Autumn

Problèmes courants

Phytophthora root rot — A soil-borne water mold that causes root decay in poorly drained conditions.

La cultiver

Multiplication: cuttings, seed
Quand planter: spring, autumn
Hivernage: Move containerized plants to a frost-free, cool location if temperatures drop significantly below freezing. Ensure the soil remains slightly moist but never waterlogged during the dormant months.
En pot: It grows well in large containers for many years, provided the pot has excellent drainage and is at least 40 centimeters wide.

Cuttings

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
Dip the base in rooting hormone.
Place in a well-draining potting mix.
Maintain high humidity until roots form.

Group this tree with other moisture-loving, shade-tolerant Australian natives to mimic its natural canyon habitat.

Bonnes associations

Fougère arborescente molle — They share similar requirements for moisture and sheltered, dappled light.
Lomandra longifolia — This native grass provides a nice textural contrast at the base of the tree.

Espèces similaires

Araucaria heterophylla — It is a close relative with a similar growth habit and needle structure.
Araucaria du Chili — Another ancient conifer that shares the same family and prehistoric aesthetic.

Science

Famille: Araucariaceae
Genre: Wollemia
Ordre: Pinales
Classe: Pinopsida
Région d'origine: Wollemi National Park, New South Wales, Australia.
Préservation: This species is critically endangered in the wild and is protected under international law.

It survives in deep, sheltered sandstone gorges where it benefits from high humidity and protection from extreme winds.

Intérêt pour la faune: ancient evolutionary relic
Pollinisateurs: coléoptères
Utilisations: ornamental specimen, botanical collection

Au fil des saisons

JFMAMJJASOND

Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 1/9
Réaction du sol: 4/9
Lumière: 6/9
Température: 5/9
Humidité: 6/9
Nutriments: 4/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Can I grow it indoors?: It is best suited for outdoors, but can be kept in a cool, bright sunroom while young.
How fast does it grow?: It is a slow to moderate grower in cultivation.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name honors the Wollemi National Park, while the species epithet nobilis refers to the noble appearance of the tree.

Bon à savoir

It is often called a living fossil.
The bark has a unique texture that looks like bubbling chocolate.
It can produce multiple trunks from a single root system.
It belongs to the Araucariaceae family, which dates back to the Jurassic period.

Aussi dans

Plantes d'ombre

Ta plante a mauvaise mine ?

Cette page est un guide général. Pocket Botanist diagnostique les problèmes directement à partir d'une photo de ta plante, adapte l'arrosage à sa luminosité et te prévient quand il faut t'en occuper.

Télécharger l'appli

Ce guide a été généré par IA et vérifié avec la taxonomie du GBIF. Il s'agit d'informations générales, et non de conseils horticoles ou vétérinaires. Découvre comment nous concevons ces guides.