Care Card

Cupressus Macrocarpa Wilma - Lemon Cypress

Direct light

Prefers direct exposure to sunlight.

Moderate irrigation

Water once a week and fortnightly in cold weather allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Water more frequently in brighter light conditions.

Normal humidity

Any kind of humidity is fine, you can spray it every 2 weeks.

Not suitable for pets

This plant can be toxic for your pet, so we advise you not to keep them together.

Advice

Lemon cypresses are a very fast growing variety and can reach up to 6 feet in one year. They can adapt to any type of soil, even if it is slightly acidic or alkaline, they can also adapt successfully in different temperature zones. They need to be provided with a bright environment to enhance their growth, in low light they grow very slowly. They also require fertiliser to enhance their growth.

Signs of weakness

Yellow leaves - This is particularly noticeable if the plant is grown in soil that lacks the nutrients necessary for growth.
Extremely slow growth - If you have planted them in a small pot, you may see extremely slow growth.
Discolouration of new leaves: If you have planted them in a full shade environment where they do not receive enough light, you may see discolouration of the new leaves of the plant.
Hajas marones - the plant is attacked by fungi or pests