Who did not dream, wandering through the coniferous forest and breathing in the fresh, fragrant air, to make at home something like a mini-garden. Today, dreams can be turned into reality, because breeders have bred many varieties of conifers that are suitable for growing in urban apartments. Cypress is one of such plants that give fresh air and fill the house with a coniferous smell. Caring for this tree is not difficult, so it is great for people who like to surround themselves with greenery, but do not want to take special care of their green pets.
Cypress comes from the Mediterranean countries, but varieties of mini-trees came to us from the American continent. Recently, flower growers have been actively engaged in the cultivation of this evergreen plant, because it not only perfectly decorates and landscapes the house, but also soothes the human nervous system, good for the lungs. In addition, there is an improvement in the
microclimate of the room due to the generated oxygen, and this is not all that cypress is useful for. At home, you can grow Macrocarpa Goldcrest, which is characterized by erect stems.
This variety was brought from Southern California. Evergreen cypress grows very quickly, forming a bell-shaped crown. Since it can grow up to 2 m in height, its shape and growth must be regulated by pruning, as well as the capacity of the pot. If the plant is intended for growing in an apartment, then it is better to place it among other flowers, it will turn out a very beautiful background, which forms a cypress.
Tree care consists of watering, periodic top dressing, as well as spraying leaves. In winter, he needs to provide a cool temperature and moderate watering, it is enough to moisten the soil twice a month. With low humidity and high temperature, cypress can simply drop its needles. But do not allow the drying out of the earth. In winter, the tree can be placed on the west or south window, but with the onset of heat, you immediately need to move to the north or east side. If this is not possible, then it is necessary to artificially shade the cypress.
Plant care with the onset of spring changes slightly. It is recommended to water it once a week, you can add top dressing, but their concentration is recommended to be halved, because cypress has a very sensitive root system. The plant propagates by seeds or woody cuttings. If the pot is small, then in spring you can transplant a tree, in general, a transplant is carried out every two years.
Soil quality is very important for cypress, for the soil it is recommended to prepare a mixture of coniferous and sod land, as well as sand and humus. In the warm season, the plant responds well to feeding, with the onset of autumn, it is better to stop them. Loose earth is what cypress loves.
Caring for a tree is not so complicated, it only needs to be replanted as necessary, watered and provided with diffused light. When transplanting, in no case can the root neck be deepened into the ground. It is better not to put cypress in the sun, because the leaves can turn yellow and dry, they will not grow back, and the plant will lose its presentable appearance. If you take care of the cypress properly, it will delight you with its appearance for many years.