How to grow bamboo cypress more vigorously

Bamboo cypress growing conditions

The suitable growth temperature of bamboo cypress is between 18-26 degrees. It has a certain degree of cold resistance and can withstand temperatures as low as minus 7 degrees. It is not resistant to strong exposure and needs shade in summer. It has strict requirements on soil and can grow on deep, loose, moist, acidic sandy loam to light clay with a thick humus layer. It grows rapidly on sandy loam.

How to grow bamboo cypress

During the maintenance of bamboo cypress, it is necessary to water it in time, and spray water on the leaves and around the plant to increase the air humidity and make the leaves dark green and bright. In addition, although it has a certain degree of cold resistance, if the temperature is low in winter, you should still take measures to keep warm.

Watering bamboo cypress

During the growth period of bamboo cypress, water it every 2-3 days to keep the soil slightly moist. Remember not to allow water to accumulate. In summer, water evaporates quickly, so the frequency of watering can be increased. In winter, the demand for water is small, so watering can be controlled and the water temperature needs to be consistent with the room temperature.

Fertilization of bamboo cypress

Bamboo cypress requires very little fertilizer, but in order to grow better, you can apply alum fertilizer 2-3 times during the growing season. Pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently, and do not use concentrated fertilizers or raw fertilizers.

Bamboo cypress pest control

Common pests of bamboo cypress include aphids, scale insects, and leaf miners. Aphids can be sprayed with cypermethrin or omethoate, scale insects can be sprayed with fenitrothion, and leaf miners can be sprayed with dichlorvos, fenitrothion, or trichlorfon. The pesticides must be diluted with water before use.

How to grow bamboo cypress at home

Do not water the bamboo cypress too much. You can spray water in the hot and dry seasons of spring and summer to increase the humidity of the air and prevent the soil in the pot from drying out and causing the leaves to wither. In addition, the plant will enter a dormant period in winter, at this time you can cut off the weak, diseased, insect-infested, dead, or overcrowded branches.

Precautions for bamboo cypress maintenance

Bamboo cypress likes a humid growing environment, but cannot tolerate waterlogging, so you should control the amount and frequency of watering. Generally, wait until the soil is dry before watering. On weekdays, you can spray water on the leaves to increase the air humidity and make the leaves become emerald green and shiny.