Cypress in a pot - how to care at home

For many, cypress is associated with summer, fresh air and even the sea. In the conditions of the middle lane, such a plant will not work on a personal plot, but you can give yourself the smell of good mood and freedom if you plant an indoor type of cypress.

You should familiarize yourself in advance with the features of a particular species, as well as with the rules for the care and maintenance of this exotic plant.

What does it look like

To date, over 166 species of cypress are known, but not all of them are suitable for growing in a pot under indoor conditions. The plant grows slowly and has a pleasant characteristic aroma. At the same time, it not only cleans the air in the room, but also repels moths.

About the history of appearance

Several folk legends are associated with the history of the appearance of the cypress, which explain the origin of this tree. There is a myth that a beautiful girl who completely despaired of waiting for her lover from a long voyage turned into this particular plant. Every day she stood on a rock and gazed into the sea. Once the girl sprouted roots in the ground and remained on the cliff in the form of a previously unknown plant. From it subsequently the Tauride cypresses originated.

Several myths and legends are associated with the origin of an exotic plant.

These plants live in tropical and subtropical latitudes. They were first learned about them during the Cenozoic era. Now the distribution area of this plant has expanded to areas such as:

Mediterranean;
North America;
Black Sea coast;
Far East;
Asia;
Australia.

Common varieties

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It is known that not only cypress, but also cypress is suitable for indoor cultivation. Home care for them is almost identical. They clean indoor air equally well and kill many known bacteria. The most common varieties of cypress trees are:

Evergreen;
Large-fruited;
Moroccan;
Kashmiri.

Several species of this plant are known that are suitable for growing in captivity.

Florists say that outwardly the first species is very similar to a miniature spruce. Cypress breeders brought to the attention of flower growers much more:

Pea;
Lawson's cypress;
Yellow;
Stupid;
Tuyuid;
Mourning;
Formosky.

Also, on Christmas Eve, the New Year's cypress variety appears on sale in stores. It is adapted exclusively to room conditions and is very demanding to care for.

Caring for indoor cypress at home

Before planting indoor cypress, you should familiarize yourself with its features and care rules. This procedure has its own characteristics, if you do not take them into account, then you can completely ruin the seedling.

Temperature

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In the summer, a comfortable temperature for growing cypress trees at home is + 18-20 ° C. It is not critical if this indicator rises to + 25 ° С.However, elevated temperatures do not have a very good effect on the condition of the plant, therefore, experienced flower growers advise to lay ice cubes near the stem of the flower to lower it.

Attention! When laying out ice near the cypress trunk, it is important to prevent frostbite of the root system.

Elevated temperatures reduce decorative qualities.

Lighting

It is recommended to place the pot in the most well-lit place in the apartment, while it should be protected from direct sunlight, which can provoke a burn of the needles. With a lack of light in the plant, the crown thins, the shoots become elongated. It is also more susceptible to diseases and pests.

Even in winter, the plant needs good lighting.

For the summer, it's best to move your pet to the garden or balcony. If you have your own garden plot, then a pot of cypress is placed under the tree to protect it from direct sunlight and prevent burns. Artificial shading will be arranged on the balcony, if necessary.

Watering

An important condition for growing cypress at home is to provide it with a normal humidity regime. The soil should not be allowed to dry out during active vegetation.

Attention! The soil should be moderately moist, but in no case swampy.

In winter, drying of the top layer of the soil is allowed, however, the complete drying of the earthy coma cannot be allowed. For irrigation, use settled water at room temperature.

Spraying

Spraying cypress is carried out with the same water as watering. In the summer, you need to spray the liquid in the morning and in the evening, in winter this procedure can be abandoned, but only if you adhere to the conditions for lowering the temperature.

Attention! In the case when the cypress pot is located near the heating battery, spraying is carried out even in winter.

Humidity

Decorative graceful cypress prefers moist air, therefore it is best to purchase an artificial humidifier for the room. If this is not possible, then small open containers of water are placed near the plant.

Don't forget! Excessive hydration does not have a very beneficial effect on the well-being and health of a person.

Priming

The seedlings are planted in well-drained, nutritious and light soil. In this case, the acidity reaction in it should be weak or neutral. Nutrient soil mixture can be purchased at a gardening store ready-made, or you can prepare it yourself from the following components:

turf;
leafy land;
coarse sand;
horse peat.

Seedlings are transplanted into soil with a neutral acidity level

Top dressing

Top dressing is required for cypress no earlier than a month after transplanting. They are produced from March to November. At the same time, organic and mineral fertilizers for conifers alternate. Step-by-step instructions for their use are contained in the attached product characteristics.

Attention! Top dressing is prepared in accordance with the attached instructions, however, the indicated dosage is reduced by 2 times.

In order for the crown of the plant to be decorative, growth stimulants are by no means used when growing it.

During the dormant period of indoor cypress

When winter comes, the pot is removed away from heating appliances, since dry air is destructive for it. It is best to transfer the cypress in its pot to the southern windowsill, when spring comes, to remove it from the direct rays of the sun. Often, in the cold season, they resort to additional illumination using fluorescent lamps. A comfortable temperature at this time of the year for cypress is considered to be about + 15 ° C.

Pruning

The crown of indoor cypress does not need to be molded. However, sometimes it is necessary to pinch the tops of very long shoots so that they slow down a little in growth.In the spring, sanitary pruning is carried out, during which it is necessary to remove all deformed, dry or damaged branches. Molding may be required if the crown begins to grow unevenly, with a bias to one side.

The plant does not require additional molding

Attention! With formative pruning, the needles must not be trimmed, otherwise they will begin to die off, and the entire shoot will need to be removed.

How indoor cypress reproduces

How to grow a beautiful cypress tree yourself? It can be propagated in several ways. At the same time, vegetative methods are preferable, since germination of seeds not only takes a lot of time, but also does not guarantee the preservation of varietal qualities.

Germinating seeds

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The cypress seed is preliminarily stratified. To do this, it is placed in a container with a mixture of sand and peat and placed in the refrigerator. After 2.5 months, the vessel is removed and placed in a well-lit place at a temperature of about + 20 ° C. Greenhouse conditions are created for seedlings, covering them with cellophane or glass. From time to time, the greenhouse is ventilated and the seedlings are watered. Young cypresses are planted when their height reaches at least 5 cm.

Rooting cuttings

Reproduction of a green handsome man is also possible by rooted cuttings. For this method, last year's shoots are used as planting material.

Attention! The cutting, which is in the stage of active growth, takes root very poorly.

Propagation by rooting cuttings

It is best to take shoots from 5 to 15 cm long. Remove all the needles from the bottom of them and place them in a pre-moistened mixture of peat and sand. Using a glass jar or cellophane, create greenhouse conditions and place the container in a well-lit place. Periodically, the greenhouse needs to be ventilated and watering the seedling, and the accumulated condensate must also be removed.

Air layering

This technique is used mainly for cypress trees with a spreading crown, since curved seedlings are obtained from upright ones. Next to an adult bush, place another vessel with a nutritious soil mixture. The twig of the plant is bent down and fixed with a metal bracket, after which it is sprinkled with soil and moistened. The layering is periodically watered, the soil is loosened and the ground part is sprayed. When the root system is formed, the cut is cut from the mother bush.

Other options

To date, other methods of propagation of indoor cypress are not used, since they do not give the expected results. The plant does not form root shoots.

Transfer

Transplanting a young cypress seedling into a new pot must be done every spring. When the growth processes slow down noticeably, such a procedure should be done once every 2-3 years. This is done by transshipment so that the adaptation process is quick and the small seedling does not get sick. For mature plants, it is sufficient to replace the topsoil.

Problems in growing indoor cypress

Sometimes growing an ornamental green plant at home causes certain difficulties for flower growers. It is worth learning all the nuances of how to care for a cypress in a pot at home.

Leaves turn yellow and fall

In indoor cypress, the leaves begin to turn yellow and crumble from the banal excess of light. First of all, the plant must be protected from direct sunlight, shaded a little. Also, the reason for this trouble can be:

dry air;
insufficient watering;
lack of nutrients in the soil;
excess calcium due to the use of hard water for irrigation.

Improper care provokes yellowing and foliage

If you do not take action in time, then the green pet can dry out completely.

The tips of the leaves dry

If the tips of the cypress leaves begin to dry out, then this indicates dry air in the room, insufficient watering or drafts.Also, these symptoms are observed if in winter the twigs touch cold glass.

Cypress is also sick. Proper care will help preserve the decorative qualities of a green pet. Otherwise, it may simply dry out.

Pests

Of the pests, the cypress bush is most often affected by:

aphids;
spider mite;
mealybug;
shield;
miner moth.

Pests pose a serious danger to the plant

Dry air, the removal of cypress to the street, the use of soil for planting that has not undergone preliminary disinfection can provoke the appearance of pests.

Attention! To combat pests, plants are treated with acaricide or insecticide, which is approved for use at home.

Decorative indoor cypress is also susceptible to the negative effects of pests. When they appear, the bush begins to dry, loses its decorative effect. Timely treatments and preventive measures can save him.

Is it possible to plant a cypress in a pot on the street

Those who have a summer cottage or a private house thought about the question of whether it is possible to transplant a houseplant onto the street. Florists do not recommend planting these types of cypress trees in open ground. As a rule, these varieties have low winter hardiness. In the Black Sea region or Krasnodar, they still have a chance to survive in the cold season, in the middle lane - no. Even in regions with mild weather in winter, the cypress is covered with non-woven material, good insulation is organized. Most often, he dies in February or March from sunburn and temperature changes. Also, the plant can vanish if the shelter is not removed in time. It is better to plant it in a tub or a large pot and bring it indoors for the winter.

Indoor plants should be sent outdoors in a pot so that they can be taken back to the premises for the winter.

If you had to plant a cypress, then planting and care in the open field will already be carried out using a different technology than in room conditions.