Watering
It has moderate water requirements, except in the summer months when you can increase its watering. In winter we water about every 10 days. In summer 3 to 4 times a week. In spring and autumn 1 to 2 times a week.
Lubrication
Apply the fertilizer in spring and summer (once a month). You can use either a complete, granular fertilizer by spreading it on the soil between the plants and then watering well, or by dissolving a water-soluble fertilizer in the watering can.
Durability
It thrives in places with mild winters and can withstand cold and low temperatures up to - 18ο C. Caution is required with strong winds. Suitable for planting in areas with heavy air pollution. It withstands coastal areas.
Pruning
It is necessary to remove the dried and diseased shoots in early spring. We apply light shaping pruning, the crown and all lateral shoots are removed, to maintain its shape.
Diseases and enemies
Lemon cypress is a plant resistant to diseases and insects. Its most common enemy is granule infestation.
It is also often affected by fungal diseases. The herbivorous fungus infects the root and the drying of the plants is observed starting from the inside of the branches to the outside.
It is suitable for
- For planting in coastal areas.
- In individual places in the garden.
- For planting in a pot.