FreshCut Podocarpus Leaf

DISCLAIMER

1. As these imported products are sold in their original packaging, there might be broken stalks due to the shipment handling from the origin country.
2. The colors might vary also as every batch is different.
3. Hence, please buffer about 10% for spoilage in your event planning.
4. As such, these are non-refundable items, and no refund and exchange will be allowed once delivery has been accepted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Podocarpus is a genus of conifers, the most numerous and widely distributed of the podocarp family, Podocarpaceae.
• Podocarpus are evergreen shrubs or trees, usually from 1 to 25 metres (3 to 82 ft) tall, known to reach 40 metres (130 ft) at times.
• The cones have two to five fused cone scales which form a fleshy, berry-like, brightly coloured receptacle at maturity.
• The fleshy cones attract birds which then eat the cones and disperse the seeds in their droppings.
• There are approximately 97 to 107 species in the genus depending on the circumscription of the species.
• The leaves are simple, flattened and may be sessile or short petiolate.
• The phyllotaxis or leaf arrangement is spiral and maybe subopposite on some shoots.
• The leaves are usually linear-lanceolate or linear-elliptic in shape, though they can be broader lanceolate, ovate or nearly elliptic in some species.
• Juvenile leaves are often larger than adult leaves though similar in shape.
• The leaves are coriaceous and have a distinct midrib.
• The stomata are usually restricted to the abaxial or underside of the leaf, forming two stomatal bands around the midrib.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut stems 45 degrees diagonally with a sharp knife or a pair of scissors.
• Change water every two days.
• Remove any fallen leaves on the water surface.
• Keep leaves out of direct sunlight and avoid placing in a room with high humidity.
• If flowers start to droop, check if there is too much or too little water.
• Re-cut the stems if the end is soggy.