How often do false cypresses have to be watered?
The balls of the false cypress should never dry out completely. However, waterlogging is just as harmful. You only need to water older plants when it is very dry.
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Fresh planted false cypress trees and false cypresses in the pot should be watered regularly - even in winter. The plants also evaporate moisture through the needles in the cold season.
When should you fertilize false cypress trees?
False cypress trees need a lot of nutrients. For older plants, it is sufficient to spread a mulch cover that you renew in spring and autumn.
You should regularly take young cypress trees and those growing in pots every four to eight weeks fertilize, namely with:
- ripe compost
- Horn shavings
- Blue grain
- special cypress fertilizer
When and how are false cypresses cut?
As a solitary plant cut false cypress trees only if they shouldn't be too high and expansive. the
Cone shape has proven to be particularly favorable here.False cypress hedges need to be pruned at least once, often twice a year. Otherwise the plants will lignify below because the shoots there no longer receive enough light.
Only remove the tips of the shoots and do not cut into the old wood, unless the false cypress trees have grown too high. Then you can simply cap them at the top.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
Fungal diseases occur especially when the false cypress trees are too dense and too moist. Infested shoots are generously removed.
Leaf miners, sapwood beetles and bark beetles can become a nuisance. Cut off all affected shoot tips. The use of insecticides helps with moth infestation. For fungal diseases and beetle infestation, there are currently no effective ways to control it.
Do false cypresses need protection from frost?
Older false cypresses are hardy and can withstand very low temperatures. To be on the safe side, you should protect freshly planted ornamental trees from the cold with a mulch blanket and fleece.
False cypress trees in pots generally need winter protection. Wrap the plant in a fleece and place the planter on top of it Styrofoam plate.(€ 43.00 at Amazon *)
Tips
When maintaining the poisonous cypress trees you should protect your hands and face with gloves and protective goggles. Even skin contact can cause inflammation.