How to grow and care for Cupressus macrocarpa

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cupressus macrocarpa

Cupressus macrocarpa 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~20C°

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 Cupressus macrocarpa

How often should I water?

check Cupressus macrocarpa 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Cupressus macrocarpa need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Cupressus macrocarpa likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!

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

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

16~20℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cupressus macrocarpa at home, make sure the temperature is 16~20℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Cupressus macrocarpa 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 Cupressus macrocarpa is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Pinopsida, Order: Pinales, Family: Cupressaceae, Genus: Cupressus, Species: Cupressus macrocarpa

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatNorth America
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassPinopsida
OrderPinales
FamilyCupressaceae
GenusCupressus
SpeciesCupressus macrocarpa

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