Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

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

Lemon cypress can also be found in the bucket on the balcony or the terrace. They are even suitable as a houseplant. They just have to be made significantly cooler in winter.

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.

to water Always take 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 filling the soil in the garden with manure, compost or Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) to enhance. Fertilize Once a year 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 it necessary to cut?

Basically, if you have enough space, you can just let the lemon cypress grow. Otherwise cut Return them 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 are not a major 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, 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.