Cypress

Cypress Cupressus species

What is the plant

The tidy, pyramidal growth habit of Cypress is a beautiful decorative accent for use indoors or on a patio, deck or balcony outdoors. Growing Cypress in a container limits its growth. Repot in the spring to a container 2” (5cm) larger in diameter if a larger sized plant is desired.

The lemon cypress tree, also called Goldcrest after its cultivar, is a variety of Monterey cypress. It gets its common name from the powerful strong lemon scent that its branches exude if you brush against them or crush their foliage. You can start growing lemon cypress trees (Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’) indoors or outside. Lemon cypress care is not difficult if you know some basic rules.

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Lightening

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

7a - 11

Water
Water thoroughly but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Apply water at the soil level if possible to avoid wetting the foliage. Water the entire soil area until water runs out the base of the pot. This indicates that the soil is thoroughly wet.
Sunlight
Bright Light required. Indoors, Lemon Cypress should be close to a window where it will receive at least 6-8 hours a day of direct sun.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth.

Fertilizers are available in many forms: granulated, slow-release, liquid feeds, organic or synthetic. Determine which application method is best for the situation and select a product with a nutritional balance designed for foliage plants. Too much fertilizer can damage plants so it’s important to follow the package directions to determine how much, and how often, to feed plants.

Slow-release fertilizers are an especially good, care-free choice for container plants. A single application can often provide plants with the proper level of nutrition all season long.

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Soil
All-purpose potting mix.
Pruning
Most container plants can be pruned freely to maintain the desired size and shape. Keeping the foliage trimmed also keeps the plants looking neat and tidy, encourages the plant to develop more side-shoots and flowers, and reduces the demand for the plant to develop a larger root system. This is important since the roots are in a confined space.
Temperature
Good in 50° to 80°F (10° to 27°C)
Container
Select a container with a drainage hole or be prepared to drill holes for drainage if there are none.
Popularity
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