Technical Sheet - Pinus Halepensis

Common Name: Aleppo Pine

Scientific Name: Pinus Halepensis

Description: Member of the Pine family, it is native to the Mediterranean.

A perennial bonsai with small light green needles, it is common in Southern Portugal where, due to its hardiness, it can survive in dry conditions and poor, rocky soils.

It has a smooth light gray bark that contrasts with the green of the needles. Being an extremely resilient Mediterranean climate plant, it is a good Pine for beginners.

Location: Outdoors in full sun, where it receives 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight per day (ideally in the morning or late afternoon), protected from strong winds and frost.

Watering: Water the soil abundantly until plenty of water flows out of the drainage holes, to moisten the soil evenly, always from above and never by immersion, using a watering can with fine holes.

For watering tips, consult the watering technical sheet.

Allow the top layer of soil to dry well between each watering (to check if the plant needs water, touch the soil with your fingers).

If you have a tray under the Bonsai, never leave any water in it (to prevent the roots from rotting).

There is no benefit in misting the leaves; only do so on days you fertilize and if the fertilizer is specifically for foliar application, but ensure the leaves dry by nightfall to avoid fungi.

Nutrition: From February to October, with a base plan composed of a complete fertilizer (Green & Gold Bonsai Organic or Biogold), and a biostimulant (Bio Bonsai Activ), which can also be combined with other products from our range.

Detailed information on how to combine these products with others from our range, or for a more specific nutrition plan, consult the complete nutrition plan technical sheet.

Pruning: It can be pruned throughout the entire growing season since it easily back buds from old needles.

Given its vigorous growth, the interior of the crown often has yellow needles that should be manually removed to allow light in and stimulate budding inside.

For pruning tips, consult the pruning and defoliation technical sheet.

Repotting: With Conifer Bonsai Soil in February/March, when the candles begin to "move".

Details on repotting, post-repotting care, and specific strengthening products you can use are available in the repotting technical sheet.

Wiring: From late autumn to early spring, avoid wiring in summer.

For wiring instructions, consult the wiring technical sheet.