These diseases threaten them

The mussel cypress rots - what to do?

If the mussel cypress suffers from root rot, you can tell by the fact that the shoots become soft and discolored. Often there are small black spots on the needles that hide fungal spores.

The causes of shell cypress rot are almost always waterlogging and temperatures that are too cool. The plant must never dry out completely, but standing moisture is its downfall.

Remove a rotting cypress from the pot and completely rinse off the substrate. Cut off rotten roots and shoots generously and dispose of them with household waste. Then put the sapling in fresh plant substrate.

Brown leaves on the mussel cypress

Brown leaves inside the mussel cypress are normal and not a sign of disease. If young needles turn brown on the outside, moisture and a location that is too cool can also be responsible for this.

Cut off the infected parts and dispose of them.

What pests do you need to watch out for?

Not very often, but occasionally, some pests of the mussel cypress cause problems:

• Aphids
• Leaf miners
• Mites

You should treat an infestation as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more serious the damage the pests cause.

In the case of small trees, rinse all affected parts of the plant with diluted Soft soap(€ 38.84 at Amazon *) away. In the case of larger specimens, the only thing that helps is the use of pesticides.

Disease prevention

You can prevent disease in cypress trees by keeping the plant in good condition Location maintain. It should be bright and like to be sunny. The mussel cypress only likes it a little cooler in winter.

If possible, water regularly only with rainwater, because mussel cypress trees do not tolerate lime well. There is less watering in winter.