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How to grow and care for Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst.

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Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Botany Encyclopedia

Family : Cupressaceae

👀 Characteristics details

The young leaves are needle-shaped, but as they mature, they transform into small, scale-like shapes. Most are evergreen, but a few species are deciduous. Evergreen trees retain their green leaves throughout winter, while deciduous trees shed their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the following spring.

🌺 Flower

Most flowers are unisexual.

🎋 Stem

Most have a high fiber content, with bark that is vertically wrinkled.

water

How to water Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst.

How often should I water?

check Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

When is the Dormant period?

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst. need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-22

-22~32℃

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Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Oerst. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Cupressaceae, Genus: Xanthocyparis, Species: Xanthocyparis nootkatensis

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Time to plantSpring
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassPinopsida
OrderPinales
FamilyCupressaceae
GenusXanthocyparis
SpeciesXanthocyparis nootkatensis

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