Proper care of the lemon cypress

Proper care of the lemon cypress

Can the lemon cypress also be cared for in the bucket?

Lemon cypresses can also be cared for in the tub on the balcony or terrace. They are even suitable as houseplant. They just have to be made significantly cooler in winter.

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How is the lemon cypress watered?

The plant must neither dry out nor stand directly in water. Plant them in a pot with a drain hole or put them in a spot in the garden where the soil is well drained.

Always water the lemon cypress when the surface of the plant substrate has dried about two centimeters.

When does the lemon cypress need to be fertilized?

When planting, you should ensure sufficient nutrients by improving the soil in the garden with manure, compost or horn shavings (€ 6.39 at Amazon *). Fertilize once a year with slow release fertilizer.

Lemon cypress in the pot needs more fertilizer. Liquid fertilizer for conifers, which you add to the irrigation water at intervals of two to three weeks, is well suited for this.

Is cutting necessary?

Basically, if you have enough space, you can just let the lemon cypress grow. Otherwise, cut them back in spring or from August. Don't cut into old wood.

When does the cypress need to be repotted in the pot?

Repotting is on the program every two years. The best time is spring when the cypress is taken out of its winter quarters.

Which diseases and pests can occur?

  • Fungal diseases
  • Leaf miners
  • Mealybugs

Fungal diseases occur when the plant is too damp or too wet. Pests do not pose a great threat as the essential oils drive away unwelcome visitors.

How is the lemon cypress overwintered?

The lemon cypress cannot tolerate frost for a long time. In the open air, protect them with a mulch blanket and cover with burlap.

Place lemon cypress trees in the pot over winter in a place where temperatures are between five and ten degrees.

Tips

Lemon cypresses create a real Mediterranean feeling on the terrace and balcony. When the wind blows over the leaves, the needles give off a pleasant scent of lemon.