Koniferen mix planting and care in the country

How to grow juniper in a pot (conifer): from planting cuttings to caring for an adult plant

I have children and they get sick often.
One doctor advised me to take them out into the coniferous forest more often to breathe. I decided to go ahead and grow several coniferous plants in the children's room. After a long study of this topic, I learned that juniper releases the most healthy phytoncides into the air. And, since I am a maximalist, I took 7 cuttings at once. Of course, at first I didn’t understand care well, and two cuttings died. But the rest took root, and now I have not a house, but a health resort. And yes, coniferous flowerpots really help... and how they smell!

Rules of care

Irrigation of the station is not required frequently in the future and only during periods of high temperature.

You don't need to water the bush for the rest of the day.

Trimming this shrub is easy and is very important when it is near the house and needs shape.

This is how mold appears, which can kill the plant. It is recommended to immediately cut and burn contaminated shoots.

In principle, this shrub is not afraid of frost, but very low temperatures are unsafe for it. Therefore, when the cold sets in, it is better to wrap it in thick fabric or use polyethylene. If some branches freeze, it is better to cut them off. More will grow soon.

Will every juniper grow in a pot?

Experienced gardeners believe that two types of such plants are most suitable for indoor growing:

Chinese juniper (stricta variegata),
hard (hard) juniper.

In the wild, both plants can grow many meters in the air, but in an apartment they will grow obediently and compactly on the windowsill, tolerating trimmings well.

In any case, such a plant will have many benefits. Here's what an experienced herbalist says about juniper:

Cypress propagation by cuttings

Cuttings can be carried out both in spring and autumn. It is necessary to cut off shoots about 10 cm long. Each cutting must have a “heel”.

Rooting procedure:

1. Remove the leaves from the bottom of the cutting and soak in Kornevin’s solution or another root former.

2. Bury the cutting one third into moist soil for coniferous trees.

3. Cover the top of the cuttings with a transparent cap (jar or bag).

4. Place in a warm, well-lit place. The sun's rays should not fall on the plantings.

5. Every other day, remove the cover and ventilate the plantings. When the top layer of soil dries, water with lukewarm water.

After about 1.5-2 months, the cuttings will take root and can be planted in small pots. The diameter of the containers should be 1-2 cm larger than the root system of the bush.

Where can I get small juniper

In most cases - buy. Especially often, such plants begin to be offered in flower shops and even supermarkets on the eve of the New Year. They are even decorated with miniature balls and artificial snow, imitating a Christmas tree.

It is especially interesting to find conifer mix on sale. These are different varieties of indoor juniper. By purchasing everything at once, you can create a unique decorative composition at home.

However, if you have never seen such plants for sale, and want to grow indoor conifer right now, you can go to the nearest forest or park, find this plant and break off a stalk. It takes root well at home. And then just put the baby in the potty and care for him as written above.

A garden center expert will tell you more about rooting a juniper branch:

Well, it’s even easier to find a ready-made bush in the forest, dig it up and bring it home. True, such a “feint” will only take place in the northern latitudes - it is there that this prickly, aromatic plant can be found in the wild.

Coniferous mix for the street

The most popular coniferous plants for outdoors, which can be part of a German or Dutch mix, are pines, spruces, thujas, and junipers. Since the coniferous mix comes from Germany or Holland, the plant varieties are often not intended for long, cold wintering.

The cold in Europe is short and mild, winter is mild. This must be taken into account when transplanting. Coniferous mix in open ground will overwinter well in the southern regions. In the middle zone, it is necessary to cover plants during winter frosts.

Among the street conifers there are light- and shade-loving ones. For example, thuja, pine, juniper love the sun. Yew - grows well in the shade.

Almost all young coniferous seedlings require shading in the first years. They cannot tolerate open, bright sun. In the southern regions, during the first two years, during the hot months, they are covered from above with canopies. In the third year, the canopies are made of lattice. On the fourth and fifth, you can do without an artificial “roof”.

I will describe the most popular varieties of conifers.

Junipers

There are more than ten species of junipers, which have different crown shapes, trunk heights, and needle structures. Among the junipers there are shrubs and trees with a pyramidal and spreading crown. The most common:

Creeping junipers are spreading shrubs with needles of different colors. There are green, yellowish, bluish varieties. Frost-resistant and drought-resistant.
Rock juniper – bluish needles, pyramidal shape.
Juniper virginiana - bluish needles, compact elongated crown, sun-loving and drought-resistant.

Bush junipers are often planted as hedges. Tree-like - in the form of separate garden accents.

Mountain pines

Often formed as a shrub with a spherical crown. They winter well and tolerate drought. When planting, they are planted in a shallow hole, the bottom of which is first filled with stones. Next, the roots are pressed down with small stones, on top of which earth is poured and water is poured.

These plants look good in rock gardens. Suitable for decorating lawns.

Blue spruces

They are often dropped off at the main entrance to the house. In this case, the closest distance between neighboring spruce trees is at least 3 m.

In order for the trees to grow high, they are provided with nutritious, acidified soil. The best soil for spruce seedlings is turf from a spruce or other coniferous forest.

For good growth, prepare a hole 60-70 cm deep. The bottom of the hole is lined with stone, which serves as drainage. After planting, the roots are covered with spruce turf.

Cypress

Cypress - classification of varieties with photographs, care for indoor cypress, shelter and growing methods - these are the main questions that concern gardeners who decide to shelter this wonderful plant in their home or garden.

The maintenance and care of cypress trees are similar to cypress trees, but there are also differences.

Indoor cypress can be used instead of a Christmas tree for the New Year

An indoor cypress tree can be used instead of a Christmas tree for the New Year, but you must remember that the plant needs coolness and moist air.

The difference between cypress and cypress

The main difference between cypress and cypress is flatter branches and smaller cones. Each scale of plant cones hides exactly 2 seeds.

On young plants the needles are needle-shaped, on adults they are scale-like.

It is also characteristic of cypress that the needles on young plants are needle-shaped, while on adults they are scale-like.

Conditions for growing cypress trees in open ground

Almost all cypress trees can be grown in central Russia and, even more so, in the south of the country. Mature trees are frost-resistant down to -20 (cypress pea - up to -25C), light-loving and at the same time shade-tolerant, prefer all types of fertile, drained, moist soils, except calcareous ones. An adult cypress is a drought-tolerant plant.

Cypress trees need high air humidity

Cypress trees need high air humidity, which is achieved by plant care measures. Young trees can only tolerate temperatures down to -12C, so they need shelter for the winter. A layer of mulch is poured around the trunk for the winter, which is covered with spruce branches. A low tree is surrounded by spruce branches, creating a kind of hut. Higher trees are tied with spruce branches. The shelter is left until mid-April. A cypress tree that has been carefully cared for will survive the winter well.

Caring for indoor cypress

Cypress needs good lighting, but it should not be direct sunlight. However, good lighting should be available all year round, so in summer you should keep it away from windows, and in winter you can bring it closer to them.

The cypress tree loves lower temperatures, so even in summer it should be at 15°C, and in winter – about 8-10°C (but not lower!)

Cypress likes lower temperatures, so even in summer it should be at 15°C, and in winter – about 8-10°C (but not lower!). In summer, you can take the plant out into the open air, shading it from the sun. The cypress tree should be watered so that the soil is always moist (however, in winter the top layer may dry out slightly). In summer you will have to water more than in winter. In any case, you should not overwater or overdry the plant.

Without moisture, there is a high probability of the plant drying out due to the fact that more water evaporates from the crown than the roots can absorb in the same time)

Cypress trees need increased air humidity, so spray it more often or use humidifiers (usually in winter the air in apartments is very dry, so without humidification there is a high probability of the plant drying out due to the fact that more water evaporates from the crown than the roots can absorb in the same time) .

Cypress varieties

Lawson's cypress

The most popular is the Lawson's cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana), which grows in North America, where it grows up to 60 m, but in indoor conditions its height does not exceed 2 m. There are many varieties of Lawson's cypress, here are some of them:

Alumii up to 15 m high with blue-gray needles;

Columnaris up to 10 m high with brown-green needles;

Columnaris Glauca is also up to 10 m high, but the color of the needles is bluish;

Stardust up to 10 m high with dirty yellow needles;

Erecta Viridis up to 10 m high with light green needles;

Fletcherf up to 8 m high with bluish needles;

Golden Wonder up to 7 m high with light yellow needles;

Blue Surprise is just over 3 m tall with silver-blue needles;

Ellwoodii (Lawson's cypress Elwoodi) up to 3 m high with bluish needles;

Globosa up to one and a half meters high with light green needles;

Alumigold up to 1 m high with yellow needles;

Cypress pea

Pea cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera), native to Japan, is often grown as a home cypress. At home, it can grow up to 30 m, but in a room its height is usually about 2 m. Varieties of pea cypress:

Boulevard with silver-blue needles;

Сompacta with dark green needles;

Filifera Nana is famous for its short stature;

Filifera Aurea is also dwarf, with golden needles;

Squarrosa dumosa is also dwarf, the needles are bluish-green.

Nootka cypress

Nootka cypress (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis), which grows in North America on the Pacific coast, is also grown indoors. Under natural conditions, the tree reaches a height of 40 m, but at home it will be much lower. He has few varieties:

Glauca up to 20 m high with bluish-green needles;

Pendula up to 15 m high with dark green needles.

Thuja cypress

Thuja cypress (Chamaecyparis thyoides) - grows in eastern North America. It can grow up to 25 m in height, but will be shorter at home. The following varieties are known:

Aurea up to 25 m high with golden needles;

Ericoides up to 1.5 m high with bluish-green needles;

Dumb cypress

Blunt cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa), grows in northern Japan. Its height at home is 40 m, in the house it will be lower. The shapes and varieties do not differ in variety of colors, but they have their own interesting features:

Drath is up to 2 m high, but grows slowly;

Filicoides up to 1 m high;

Nana Gracilis is up to half a meter high, but grows very slowly.

And, since I am a maximalist, I took 7 cuttings at once. Of course, at first I didn’t understand care well, and two cuttings died. But the rest took root, and now I have not a house, but a health resort. And yes, coniferous flowerpots really help... and how they smell!

Conditions to be created before planting

It's worth buying a bigger pot. The roots of the plant must be allowed to “unfold”.
This pot should have holes at the bottom, as well as a tray where excess water will drain. Coniferen needs to be watered frequently; it likes to grow in slightly moist soil. Drain everything that flows into the pan immediately.
Prepare drainage in advance: ceramic shards, broken bricks, large expanded clay or pebbles.
Buy a spray bottle, especially if it's fall or winter. House juniper is afraid of dry air (that is, working radiators). The tree can be saved by frequent spraying.

Lighting

Coniferen (both an established cutting and an adult tree) in terms of light “puts forward” requirements identical to tropical flowers: it likes there to be a lot of light and it is bright, but the rays do not fall directly on the branches.

But this does not mean that the pot of coniferene needs to be kept in the shade. In winter, keep it in the sun (at this time of year, even direct rays will not harm your coniferous pet). In summer, it is good to choose a western or eastern window sill for the plant - the southern one is also possible, but at lunchtime shade the juniper.

Temperature

This plant does not like excesses: in summer it does well if the room temperature does not rise above 25 degrees. In winter, it may freeze, but only a little - up to 13 degrees, no more.

The room with the conifer can be ventilated often, this will be beneficial for him - but the pot should not be in a draft.

If your open balcony is not blown by all the winds, you can move the plant here for the whole summer.

Soil and pot

The coniferous flowerpot loves eco-friendly pots: porcelain, ceramic (glazed), clay.

The soil for conifer is suitable for the following plan: peat + turf soil + sand + universal fertilizer (any purchased) + nitrophoska (about 200 g of this substance is used for one plant). In a word, the soil for juniper should be light and nutritious.

By the way, there is also a special primer for conifers on sale, here’s what a package with it might look like:

And don't forget about drainage!

Your actions when landing:

Place drainage and soil in the pot.
Form a hole in the pot that is as deep and wide as possible.
Move the plant here without shaking off any soil stuck to the roots.
Holding the conifer over the hole, begin pouring soil inside. When the entire hole is filled with soil and this soil hides the roots of the plant, press it down a little (just a little).
At the end, you can mulch the planted conifer with peat or humus. But personally, I prefer mulch with small pieces of pine bark - it will not allow the soil to dry out prematurely, and it looks beautiful.

Cypress planting and care in the ground and at home

The Cypress genus belongs to the Cypress family and includes, according to various data, from five to seven species from which many varieties and forms have been obtained. In the wild, these trees grow above 50 meters and look like cypress. But despite the similarities, there are also differences, among which the foliage stands out most of all - in the cypress it is smaller and lighter.

This plant has a dense crown and scaly leaves; small cones appear on the shoots. This genus is more winter-hardy than cypress, but it tolerates drought much worse. In warm climates, this crop can be grown in the garden, but in more northern areas the tree will be too cold, so it is cultivated as an indoor crop.

Cypress types and varieties

Cypress is a pea-bearing species native to the Japanese Islands. It reaches a height of 30 m, the bark is slightly red, the crown is cone-shaped, the branches grow quite strongly in the horizontal direction.

Popular varieties:

Boulevard,
Nana,
Nana Gratzilis,
Filifera,
Sangod,
Teddy Bear.

Lawson's cypress is native to North America. The height of the tree over time can reach 70 m. The crown is narrow, the lower branches bend towards the ground.

Popular varieties:

Elwoody,
Blue Seprise,
Fletchery,
Yvonne,
Snow White,
Columnaris,
Aldmigod,
Globoza.

Blunt cypress also comes from the Japanese islands. With a long life it reaches 50 m. The bark is light, the stems are strongly branched, the needles are covered with stripes, the foliage is closely adjacent to the branches.

Popular varieties:

Albopicta,
Sanderi,
Contorta.

American plant is not as tall as its relatives - its height is only 25 meters, and the trunk is correspondingly narrower. The crown is narrow, the bark is red.

Dwarf varieties of this species are common:

Konika,
endelaiensis,
Red star.

Nootka cypress or yellow is a Far Eastern plant that is common on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. It is a tall tree - up to 40 meters - with a dense crown. The brown bark is peeling, the needles are dark, and do not smell particularly pleasant.

Popular varieties:

Cypress planting and care

When planting cypress trees in open ground, it is better to select an elevated and slightly shaded area. If the needles of your plant are yellow, then the lighting needs to be brighter.

The soil must be nutritious and have good drainage, do not contain lime, acidic loams are preferred (reaction approximately 5 ph).

The planting hole is dug in the fall. Its depth should reach almost a meter, and its width should be about 60 cm. 20 cm of drainage is placed at the bottom of the hole, and a third of the remaining space is filled with soil made from turf soil, humus, peat and sand in a ratio of 3:3::2:1. There should be at least a meter between individuals.

Before planting, the seedling is treated with a rooting agent (a pack of root for 5 liters of liquid), then the material is placed in a hole and the free space is filled with substrate mixed with 300 grams of nitroammophoska. When placing the seedling, make sure that its root collar is 15 cm above the soil, because later the earth will settle, and when this happens you will need to add a little more soil.

Watering a cypress tree

This culture does not like dryness very much, so it needs to be watered often. Usually one bucket under a tree is enough for 7 days, but in hot weather watering is more frequent.

And so it took root: caring for coniferene

The good news: this coniferous crop is unpretentious and takes root well in a private house or city apartment.

The main thing is to spray the tree more often after planting, this will help it take root faster.

Watering

It should be moderate. In summer, conifer is watered approximately every other day (when the top of the soil in the pot dries out). In winter, you can take out the watering can much less often - 2-3 times a month. In any case, create a happy medium - the soil in the pot should not become a swamp, but do not let it dry out either.

Also, do not forget about spraying - they can be carried out once every 2-3 days, but if it’s hot, then you don’t have to hide the spray bottle at all, spraying your favorite tree twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.

Nutrition

Conifer is fed from April to September - these are the months of active growth of branches and needles. During these months, food is given once every 2 weeks, and in October - once every 4 weeks.

How to care

Caring for thuja is easy. It is unpretentious, but nevertheless, you need to follow some recommendations to ensure that the tree is fluffy and beautiful.

Watering

Thuja is one of those plants that love moisture. To water a young seedling, you need to use 10 liters of water. As the plant grows, the “appetite” of the crop also increases. Mature trees already require 50 liters. If the summer is not rainy, then you will have to water it 2 times a week. If you water correctly, the crown will be bright and lush. It is easy to determine a lack of moisture: the crown becomes sparse and the thuja begins to turn yellow.

Sprinkling is extremely beneficial for young plants. It is necessary to irrigate the plant once a week using a hose with a spray nozzle. But the information from this article will help you understand how to make sprinklers for watering your garden with your own hands.

If the summer is hot, then such events should be held once a day. It is best to do this in the morning or evening. Due to this procedure, all dust particles are removed from the needles, respiratory and other physiological processes are improved.

Loosening

After watering or rain, it is recommended to loosen the soil around the tree. You just need to do this carefully and carefully. You should not go deeper than 8 cm. Otherwise, nearby roots may be damaged. After loosening, you need to mulch. Peat chips or sawdust are excellent for these purposes.

Top dressing

Every year in the spring it is necessary to feed the thuja. This can be done when watering, adding 50 g of Kemira-station wagon. Dissolve the fertilizer in a bucket of water and then pour it onto the soil near the tree. Nutrisol fertilizer for conifers also has a positive effect on crop growth.

Trimming

Pruning has a positive effect on the growth and development of thuja. The higher you trim this beauty, the more magnificent its crown will be. It is better to prune in the spring, when the buds have not yet opened. It is also worth carrying out sanitary and thinning pruning.

When the tree has grown to the desired height, you can begin shaping. The required crown. In this case, you can give it the shape of a cone, ball, column or pyramid. The first haircut is performed in the spring, and the second at the end of August. But the information from this article will help you figure out how to prune Budleya in the spring.

Pest Control

If symptoms of fungal diseases are found on the thuja, then a number of therapeutic measures must be carried out. Most often, thuja is treated with solutions, which can be purchased at a specialized store. Preparations such as Bardovskaya liquid or Kartotsid remain effective against brown mold, cytosporosis and fusarium.

Main conclusions

Coniferen is a forest plant that will easily settle in an indoor pot.
You can buy a flowerpot or grow it yourself from a cutting taken in the park.
Basic principles of caring for juniper: winter spraying, frequent trimming of the crown with scissors, generous lighting without direct sunlight.

You will hear more about growing coniferous plants in our house (and not only “one-time”, for the New Year, but perennially) from this video:

Description and varieties

Today, thuja comes in a wide variety of species. Each of them differs in size, shade of needles and crown shape.

Eastern

This plant is characterized by a large spreading crown that has a lacy appearance. About 50 forms of oriental thuja, which are not resistant to winter frosts, have been bred. So they can be grown mainly in warm areas.

The most popular varieties remain:

Aurea nana;
Conifer mix;
Teddy;
Sunkist;
Columnar;
Pyramidal;
Golden;
Reingold;
Hosery;
Tiny tim;
Filiformis;
Little Giant.

Western

This variety is the most popular and in demand today. There is a wide selection of plants that vary in shape and color of needles. The plant does not require close attention and tolerates winter well. It will also be interesting to know what to plant between the thujas along the fence.

The most common varieties remain:

Japanese

Under natural growing conditions, such a thuja reaches a height of 20 m. It requires clean air, so it is not worth planting it in large polluted cities, as it will not take root.

Folded or giant

This is a tall crop, as its height reaches 60 m. It has very fragrant needles and increased sensitivity to cold. The most popular varieties are Vipcord and Kagers Beauty. But how to plant using juniper seeds is worth following this link.

Koniferen mix thuja.

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Cypress propagation by layering

Indoor conifers are coniferous plants that are not adapted to wintering outside and low temperatures. Their homeland is often subtropical. In our conditions, they do not tolerate cold winters, so they are grown in greenhouses or on window sills.

Dwarf and creeping varieties are suitable for home growing on a windowsill. They require certain maintenance conditions, compliance with planting and care rules. Namely - fresh humid air, watering, drainage, average illumination.

Indoor conifers include cypress and home cypress, Japanese cedar, indoor spruce and arborvitae.

These two plants differ in the color of their needles. Cypress - has light green needles. Home cypress – dark green. The needles of young plants are needle-shaped. With age, the needles become scaly.

Unlike many other conifers, cypress grows on sunny windowsills. It does not like dry air, so if there is a hot radiator under the window, you need to spray the plant several times a day.

Does not tolerate movements and even turns in one place.

Therefore, it is better not to “rotate” the cypress tree, but to grow it stationary. And replant less often, only if the plant has really grown and does not fit in the old container.

In the summer, you can move the cypress tree outside, to partial shade, given that the plant does not tolerate temperatures above 25°C. In summer it can be watered abundantly. It must be brought into the room no later than the temperature drops below 10°C.

This small tree is very decorative. Its young needles are flat and soft to the touch. With age, the needles will become awl-shaped and stiffer.

In autumn, Japanese cedar will change the color of its needles - they will turn reddish. This is a signal that the plant is expecting winter.

Japanese cedar grows and develops well if its temperature is reduced in winter, the container is moved to a cool windowsill, or moved to a cooler room.

It loves moisture very much, so daily watering and spraying are required.

It is demanding on the nutritional value of the soil, so every year the soil is partially changed - the top layer is removed and new, fresh soil is added.

Tuevik or tuyopsis

The needles of the thuevika look like a small, leathery, flattened leaf. Loves shade and coolness, grows well in diffused lighting of the corridor.

The decorative effect of this tree is ensured by its pyramidal crown, which is formed even when grown in an indoor pot. The needles are short, rather rigid, triangular at the base. Winter temperatures should not rise above 16 °C. In summer – up to 25°C.

The plant does not like direct sunlight. Therefore, in summer it is placed outdoors in the shade, and in winter – away from the window. It grows well even in a dimly lit corridor. Does not tolerate dry air, requires spraying. Loves spacious containers and does not grow well in cramped pots.

Among the street conifers there are light- and shade-loving ones. For example, thuja, pine, juniper love the sun. Yew - grows well in the shade.

Almost all young coniferous seedlings require shading in the first years. They cannot tolerate open, bright sun. In the southern regions, during the first two years, during the hot months, they are covered from above with canopies. In the third year, the canopies are made of lattice. On the fourth and fifth, you can do without an artificial “roof”.

I will describe the most popular varieties of conifers.

Junipers

Creeping junipers are spreading shrubs with needles of different colors. There are green, yellowish, bluish varieties. Frost-resistant and drought-resistant.
Rock juniper – bluish needles, pyramidal shape.
Juniper virginiana - bluish needles, compact elongated crown, sun-loving and drought-resistant.

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Bush junipers are often planted as hedges. Tree-like - in the form of separate garden accents.

Mountain pines

These plants look good in rock gardens. Suitable for decorating lawns.

Blue spruces

They are often dropped off at the main entrance to the house. In this case, the closest distance between neighboring spruce trees is at least 3 m.

In order for the trees to grow high, they are provided with nutritious, acidified soil. The best soil for spruce seedlings is turf from a spruce or other coniferous forest.

For good growth, prepare a hole 60-70 cm deep. The bottom of the hole is lined with stone, which serves as drainage. After planting, the roots are covered with spruce turf.

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The coniferous cypress plant is distinguished by a spreading or pyramidal crown and dark green needles. In nature, the tree can reach 30 meters in length. Today, many varieties of cypress trees have been developed that are designed specifically for growing at home. How to care for cypress at home, read about its beneficial properties in our article.

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Cypress trees are unpretentious, but require certain growing conditions.

Lighting

The sun's rays should not fall on the branches, so it is better to grow a houseplant in a pot on western and eastern window sills, or away from the southern window.

On a northern windowsill, the cypress tree will have little light. Cypress is considered a shade-tolerant plant, however, due to lack of lighting, the branches will begin to stretch, and the tree will take on an ugly shape. There are varieties with light needles, which darken from lack of light.

Large trees can be placed on the floor near or opposite windows facing south and west.

Air temperature

From spring to autumn, cypress trees thrive at room temperature. But closer to winter, when the heating is turned on, the trees suffer from the dry and hot air emanating from the radiators.

It should be remembered that in nature, cypress trees grow in the subtropics, where there is high humidity and temperatures in winter are within 10 degrees. Therefore, a glazed loggia or balcony with an air temperature of 5 to 10 degrees is ideal for growing a cypress tree in the winter. If there is no such loggia, you can place the plant on the southern windowsill and, if possible, turn off or reduce the heating in the room.

Air humidity

Cypress trees do not like dry air. If the house is cool in spring and summer, there will be no problems with growing the plant. But in winter, with the batteries on, the needles will begin to dry out and fall off.

· Spray the branches with settled water several times a day;

· place containers of water around the tree and hang wet rags on the radiators;

· place the pot on a large tray with drainage or moss, to which you regularly add water, but so that it does not touch the bottom of the pot;

· use special air humidifiers.

If in autumn and winter the cypress is located on the loggia, that is, in cool conditions, then you don’t have to worry about air humidity.

In sunny apartments, where it is hot in summer, branches will need to be sprayed at this time of year. To prevent the plant from suffering from room stuffiness, it is better to take it out to a balcony or area and place it in partial shade.

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Attention! Once a month, it is recommended to wash the trees under a warm shower to remove dust from the needles. Before the procedure, cover the soil with cellophane.

Cypress trees are watered regularly, not allowing the soil to dry out, otherwise the needles will begin to fall off and the branches will dry out. At the same time, stagnation of water in the soil should not be allowed. Watering is carried out after the top layer of the substrate has dried, keeping the soil always slightly moist.

From spring to autumn, small trees are watered 2-3 times a week. In rooms where it is hot in summer or at other times of the year, watering is carried out daily. Large plants require less frequent watering, since the soil dries out more slowly in a large pot. Adult cypress trees are watered approximately once every 7-10 days. The frequency of watering depends on the air temperature.

In winter, in cool rooms, you need to keep the soil slightly moist and water the plants once every 10-15 days or even less often.

It is important! There is no need to allow water to stagnate in the soil and pallets, otherwise the roots will begin to rot and after a while the tree will die.

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Cypress in a pot - how to care for it at home

Many people associate cypress with summer, fresh air and even the sea. In the conditions of the middle zone, it will not be possible to have such a plant on your personal plot, but you can give yourself the smell of good mood and freedom if you plant an indoor type of cypress.

You should familiarize yourself in advance with the characteristics of a particular species, as well as the rules for the care and maintenance of this exotic plant.

Today, over 166 species of cypress are known, but not all of them are suitable for growing in a pot indoors. The plant grows slowly and has a pleasant characteristic aroma. At the same time, it not only purifies the air in the room, but also repels moths.

Domestic conifers: conditions of detention

Almost all domestic conifers have similar requirements for living conditions:

Average illumination. Coniferous plants do not like direct sunlight, but love diffused light. They feel good on northern window sills and grow well in corridors.
Temperature. Conifers do not like heat; they must be kept at temperatures no higher than +25°C, otherwise the needles turn yellow. In summer, outdoor plants in containers are placed only in the shade. In winter, conifers lower the air temperature to +10 +16°C.
Watering. Coniferous plants love moist soil, but do not tolerate stagnation. Therefore, watering in summer is daily. In winter - every other day. Drainage is a must. They also love moist air. Therefore, when grown indoors, they respond well to daily spraying. If the room has dry air, they may turn yellow.
The soil. In nature, conifers grow on soils with average fertility. Therefore, when grown in a room, similar conditions are created for them. The soil mixture is prepared from turf, a small amount of humus and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1 (soil: humus: sand). The substrate reaction should be slightly acidic, within the pH range of 5.5 - 6.5. You can use a special soil mixture suitable for conifers. For example, “Cypress tree”.
Fertilizer. Conifers do not need large amounts of fertilizer. It is enough to add them once a year, in the summer. It is better to use special fertilizer for coniferous plants. Note: when applying, keep in mind that almost all coniferous complexes are designed for open ground. For house plants, it is necessary to reduce the recommended concentrations by half.

And one more thing: like other outdoor conifers, indoor plants respond well to pruning. They form a thick, beautiful crown.

About the history of appearance

Several folk legends are associated with the history of the appearance of cypress, which explain the origin of this tree. There is a myth that a beautiful girl, who completely despaired of waiting for her lover from a long voyage, turned into this very plant. Every day she stood on a rock and peered into the sea. One day, a girl sprouted her roots into the ground and remained on the cliff in the form of a previously unknown plant. Tauride cypresses subsequently originated from it.

Several myths and legends are associated with the origin of this exotic plant.

These plants live in tropical and subtropical latitudes. They were first learned about during the Cenozoic era. Now the distribution area of this plant has expanded to such areas as:

Mediterranean;
North America;
Black Sea coast;
Far East;
Asia;
Australia.

Common varieties

It is known that not only cypress, but also cypress is suitable for growing indoors. Caring for them at home is almost identical. They are equally good at cleaning indoor air and destroying many known bacteria. The most common varieties of cypress trees are:

Evergreen;
Large-fruited;
Moroccan;
Kashmiri.

There are several known species of this plant suitable for growing in captivity.

Flower growers say that in appearance the first species is very similar to a miniature spruce. Breeders presented much more cypress trees to the attention of flower growers:

Pea-bearing;
Lawson's cypress;
Yellow;
Blunt;
Tuevidny;
Mourning;
Formosan.

Also on Christmas Eve, the New Year's cypress variety appears in stores. It is adapted exclusively to indoor conditions and is very demanding in care.

Main types

In the natural habitat there are many varieties of the flower, among them there are even erect ones.
Among them, only two species (Verschaffelta and silver-striped) were able to live in domestic conditions. It was on the basis of these specimens that breeders developed a number of hybrids, among which the most popular are:

"Skeleton". This Fittonia is distinguished by velvety leaves with a bright olive color and a fine mesh of red veins;
"Perseus". This is the name given to one of the smallest ornamental varieties of the plant, whose glossy leaves shimmer with a sparkling crimson mesh;
"King Cross". The main feature of this unusual subspecies is the light color of the plant and the corrugated edges of its leaves, which creates a foam effect;
"Franks." The color of this fittonia contains a mixture of green and pink colors, darkening closer to the curly edge of the leaf;
"Red Angel". The name reflects the appearance of the flower itself: it shimmers in all shades of red, and only the edge of the leaf has a dark green tint.

Caring for indoor cypress at home

Before planting indoor cypress, you should familiarize yourself with its features and care rules. This procedure has its own characteristics, if you do not take them into account, you can completely destroy the seedling.

Temperature

In summer, +18-20°C is considered a comfortable temperature for growing cypress trees at home. It is not critical if this indicator rises to +25°C. However, elevated temperatures do not have a very good effect on the condition of the plant, so experienced gardeners advise placing ice cubes near the flower trunk to lower it.

Attention! When laying ice near the cypress trunk, it is important to prevent frostbite in the root system.

Elevated temperatures contribute to a decrease in decorative qualities

Lighting

It is recommended to place the pot in the most well-lit place in the apartment, and it should be protected from direct sunlight, which can cause pine needles to burn. With a lack of light, the plant's crown thins out and the shoots become elongated. It is also more susceptible to disease and pests.

Even in winter the plant needs good lighting

In the summer, it is better to move your pet to the garden or balcony. If you have your own garden plot, then a pot of cypress is placed under the tree to protect it from direct rays of the sun and prevent burns. Artificial shading is provided on the balcony, if necessary.

Watering

An important condition for growing cypress at home is to provide it with normal humidity conditions. The soil should not be allowed to dry out during the active growing season.

Attention! The soil should be moderately moist, but in no case swampy.

In winter, drying of the top layer of soil is allowed, but the earthen clod should not be allowed to dry out completely. For irrigation, use settled water at room temperature.

Spraying

Spraying the cypress is carried out with the same water as watering. In summer, you need to spray the liquid in the morning and evening; in winter, this procedure can be abandoned, but only if you adhere to the conditions of lowering the temperature.

Attention! In the case where the cypress pot is located near a heating radiator, spraying is carried out even in winter.

Humidity

Decorative graceful cypress prefers moist air, so it is best to purchase an artificial humidifier for the room. If this is not possible, then small open containers with water are placed near the plant.

Don't forget! Excessive hydration does not have a very beneficial effect on a person’s well-being and health.

Priming

The seedling is planted in well-drained, nutritious and light soil. In this case, its acidity reaction should be weak or neutral. A nutritious soil mixture can be purchased ready-made at a gardening store or prepared independently from the following components:

turf;
leaf soil;
coarse sand;
high peat.

Seedlings are transplanted into soil with a neutral acidity level

Feeding

Cypress requires feeding no earlier than a month after transplantation. They are produced from March to November. At the same time, organic and mineral fertilizers for coniferous plants are alternated. Step-by-step instructions for their use are contained in the attached characteristics of the drug.

Attention! Fertilizers are prepared in accordance with the attached instructions, but the indicated dosage is reduced by 2 times.

To ensure that the crown of the plant is decorative, growth stimulants should never be used when growing it.

During the dormant period of indoor cypress

When winter comes, the pot is removed away from heating devices, since dry air is harmful to it. It is best to move the cypress tree in its pot to a southern windowsill when spring comes, away from direct sunlight. Often in the cold season they resort to additional lighting using fluorescent lamps. The comfortable temperature for cypress at this time of year is considered to be around +15°C.

Thuja: planting and care in open ground, photo, western

Thuja is a coniferous beauty that is often used today in landscape design. The peculiarity of this culture is that it has an attractive appearance and is easy to care for. Thuja is a perennial plant, so before planting a tree it is necessary to accurately determine the place where it will grow, study the features of planting and caring for the plant.

Description and varieties

Today, thuja comes in a wide variety of species. Each of them differs in size, shade of needles and crown shape.

Eastern

The most popular varieties remain:

Aurea nana;
Conifer mix;
Teddy;
Sunkist;
Columnar;
Pyramidal;
Golden;
Reingold;
Hosery;
Tiny tim;
Filiformis;
Little Giant.

Western

The most common varieties remain:

Brabant,
Emerald,
Blue;
Woodward,
Danika,
Ericoides.

Japanese

Under natural growing conditions, such a thuja reaches a height of 20 m. It requires clean air, so it is not worth planting it in large polluted cities, as it will not take root.

Folded or giant

Korean

The bush of this type of thuja reaches a height of 7-9 m. It has wide silver needles. The plant can only be grown in warm areas with mild winters.

How and when to plant

You can plant thuja at absolutely any time, except winter and late autumn. Most often, gardeners send the plant into the ground in the spring - April, May. If you plant a tree in the spring, it will hurt less and quickly adapt to environmental conditions. For planting, you should choose a slightly shaded place. So when planning landscape design, this point must be taken into account. If you plant a tree in an area where there is direct sunlight, the thuja will begin to wither and will not be able to survive the winter in the future.

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But there is no need to plant the crop in a completely dark place. Then its development will stop, and its branches will not be lush and bright. The ideal location would be a windless area, where there is light shading and close groundwater.

The video shows how Thuja reproduces:

Planting thuja comes down to observing the following rules:

Dig a deep hole - 80-100 cm. It should be such that the tree with the earthen ball can fit in freely. Pour a little soil mixed with wood ash or other organic matter into the bottom.
Place the tree in the hole so that its root collar is flush with the ground surface.
The earth that is dug must be combined with sand and peat in a 1:1 ratio. Fill the hole with the seedling with the resulting substrate, and then lightly compact it. But what varieties of creeping juniper exist, the information from this article will help you understand.

A distance must be maintained between trees, taking into account the selected variety. For a tree to fully develop, it needs space. When designing an alley or green corridor, it is necessary to plant the crop at a distance of 1 m, regardless of the type and variety.

How to care

Caring for thuja is easy. It is unpretentious, but nevertheless, you need to follow some recommendations to ensure that the tree is fluffy and beautiful.

Watering

Loosening

Top dressing

How indoor cypress propagates

How to grow a beautiful cypress yourself? It can be propagated in several ways. In this case, vegetative methods are preferable, since germination of seeds not only takes a lot of time, but also does not guarantee the preservation of varietal qualities.

Germination of seeds

The cypress seed is first stratified. To do this, it is placed in a container with a mixture of sand and peat and placed in the refrigerator. After 2.5 months, the vessel is removed and placed in a well-lit place at a temperature of about +20°C. Greenhouse conditions are created for the seedlings, covering them with cellophane or glass. From time to time, the greenhouse is ventilated and the seedlings are watered. Young cypress trees are planted when their height reaches at least 5 cm.

Rooting cuttings

Propagation of the green beauty is also possible by rooted cuttings. For this method, last year's shoots are used as planting material.

Attention! A cutting that is in the active growth stage takes root very poorly.

Reproduction by rooting cuttings

It is best to take shoots from 5 to 15 cm long. Remove all the needles from their lower part and place them in a pre-moistened mixture of peat and sand. Using a glass jar or cellophane, create greenhouse conditions and place the container in a well-lit place. Periodically, the greenhouse must be ventilated and the seedling watered, and accumulated condensation must also be removed.

Air layering

This technique is used mainly for cypresses with a spreading crown, since upright ones produce twisted seedlings. Another container with nutritious soil mixture is placed near the adult bush. The plant branch is bent and secured with a metal bracket, after which it is sprinkled with soil and moistened. The cuttings are periodically watered, the soil is loosened and the ground part is sprayed. When the root system is formed, the cuttings are cut off from the mother bush.

Other options

Today, other methods of propagating indoor cypress are not used because they do not give the expected results. The plant does not form root shoots.

Features of growing thuja in Siberia

To plant thuja in regions of Siberia, it is necessary to choose winter-hardy varieties. But the place for planting should be well lit, but there should not be direct sunlight. Then the plant will begin to lose a lot of moisture and its decorative properties. When planting thuja, it is necessary to use soil with the addition of peat and sand. Since the plant loves moisture, it grows near groundwater. But then it is necessary to provide for drainage. But the information from the article will help you understand how Kobei climbing from seeds is grown from seeds in Siberia.

The video shows the features of growing thuja in Siberia:

In Siberia, it is best to plant thuja in spring. Then it will have time to take root and survive the winter better. If you decide to plant a seedling in the fall, then you will have to cover it with pine needles or special materials for the winter. Caring for the plant in Siberian conditions is not difficult. Here you also need to water, loosen and apply mineral fertilizers.

Growing and caring for thuja is not at all difficult if you approach this matter responsibly. You just need to know that each variety has its own growing characteristics. If you do everything according to the rules, then soon your tree will grow to the desired height and will perfectly complement the composition of the entire landscape design. You may also be interested in the article about decorative sunflowers.

Description

An evergreen columnar or narrow cone-shaped tree with vertical flat branches and a dense crown. Maximum height 6-8 m, width 2-3 m. Annual growth in height 15-20 cm, width 5-10 cm. The needles are scaly, golden-yellow when blooming, later yellow-green. The roots are superficial with a large number of fine roots. Grows in all cultivated, not too dry garden soils, grows optimally in fresh to moist soils, rich in nutrients, sandy clay soils, acidic or alkaline, tolerates liming. Frost-resistant, very shade-tolerant, requires a place protected from winds. Used as a solitary plant, in groups, alleys, and as a hedge.

Problems in growing indoor cypress

Sometimes growing ornamental green plants at home causes certain difficulties for gardeners. It is worth learning all the nuances of how to care for cypress in a pot at home.

Leaves turn yellow and fall off

Indoor cypress leaves begin to turn yellow and crumble from a banal excess of light. First of all, the plant needs to be protected from direct sunlight and shaded a little. The following may also be the cause of this problem:

dry air;
insufficient watering;
deficiency of nutrients in the soil;
excess calcium due to the use of hard water for irrigation.

Improper care causes yellowing and falling leaves

If measures are not taken in time, the green pet may dry out completely.

The tips of the leaves are drying out

If the tips of the cypress leaves begin to dry out, this indicates dry air in the room, insufficient watering or drafts. These symptoms are also observed if the branches touch cold glass in winter.

Cypress also suffers in the same way. Proper care will help preserve the decorative qualities of a green pet. Otherwise, it may simply dry out.

Pests

Of the pests, the cypress bush is most often affected by:

aphids;
spider mite;
mealybug;
scale insect;
mining moth.

Pests pose a serious threat to the plant

Dry air, taking cypress outside, or using soil for planting that has not undergone preliminary disinfection can provoke the appearance of pests.

Attention! To control pests, plants are treated with an acaricide or insecticide that is approved for use at home.

Indoor decorative cypress is also susceptible to the negative effects of pests. When they appear, the bush begins to dry out and loses its decorative effect. Timely treatments and preventive measures can save it.

How to grow bonsai

juniper bonsai

To grow your own bonsai, you must purchase a young juniper seedling and provide it with the recommended indoor care associated with normal planting.

The art of bonsai is to give the bonsai a miniature tree as it grows into a fancy trunk and crown.

Sometimes it takes several years to achieve the final result. Working with the juniper, she begins to form a tribe.

It is important to know that the stem cannot form immediately after transplantation, it must be able to take root for at least two weeks.

Copper wire is needed to form the housing. First, the lower branches are removed, and then the trunk is formed with wire. Don't wrap the wire too tightly around the trunk; it will leave scars.

The crown is formed after achieving the necessary lines and turns of the trunk and branches. The bonsai style is slightly different: the shape of the crown, which rises above the ground, and the angle of the trunk. Beginners should start with the classic straight form of Tekkan or Moyogi.

The Bonsai Moyogi also stands upright, but is slightly curved and the crown does not protrude beyond the container. You can also try the slanted Shakan form.

Young juniper is easy to bend and offers a lot of creativity and can be used to create any style of bonsai.

This plant is undemanding. You can plant it in your home in a regular pot and decorate your interior.

Bergamot is not as demanding as other citrus fruits; it is resistant to dryness and loves light and moisture. Do not store it in a very hot place. In winter it is better to avoid the sun, and in summer it is better to use air.

In winter it will need some warm water. In summer, however, it is worth watering it with plenty of water.

It is also easy to plant it in the garden or summer house. It is enough to remove the seeds from the fruits and immediately plant them at a depth of 1 centimeter in humus, mix with sand. If they dry out, they will not germinate and the plant cannot be cultivated.

Taking care of your plants will not be a big deal for you. If you water the plants moderately, seedlings will appear in a few weeks. One seed can revive four plants.

When 3-4 leaves appear, the plant can be planted. The best time for sowing is in early spring. By the way, it is advisable to plant more seeds in order to select only the strongest and most resistant plants.

If you are serious about growing your own bergamot, the Internet will always provide detailed descriptions of the entire process with pictures and photos, as well as recommendations from people with similar experiences.

Is it possible to plant a cypress tree in a pot outside?

Those who have a summer house or a private house have wondered whether it is possible to transplant a houseplant outside. Flower growers do not recommend planting these types of cypress trees in open ground. As a rule, these varieties have low winter hardiness. In the Black Sea region or Krasnodar they still have a chance to survive in the cold season, but not in the middle zone. Even in regions with mild weather in winter, cypress is covered with non-woven material and good insulation is provided. Most often, he dies in February or March from sunburn and temperature changes. Also, the plant may die out if the cover is not removed in time. It is better to plant it in a tub or large pot and bring it indoors for the winter.

Indoor plants should be sent outside in a pot so that they can be taken back indoors for the winter

If you had to plant a cypress, then planting and care in the open ground will be carried out using a different technology than in indoor conditions.

Reproduction

Preparing cuttings for propagation

Juniper propagates by seeds or cuttings. You can try growing your own seedlings.

But it should be taken into account that growing seeds from seeds is a labor-intensive process, their germination rate is low, so it is better to produce more seeds from cones.

The box should remain outside for the winter, the seeds should be planted in layers. Some seedlings do not appear in the first spring, but only next year. The seedlings will not be ready for transplanting until 3-4 years.

Tamarix, as already mentioned, is not afraid of drought, but must be complemented by the fact that it loves humidity.

But in order not to harm it, you should not allow the water to stagnate.

When choosing a planting site, note that the comber loves sunlight.

And you can plant this shrub this way:

using seeds;
Branch;
Cuts.

It takes almost four months to sow the seeds to find out how many plants can fully develop.

Plant such plants in the soil in April, when the roots have already formed. It is best to plant in a shady location.

It is also possible to plant this plant with cut branches. They are harvested in the fall and are harvested to a length of more than 35 cm.

Planting should be done in such a way that the two soil buds are covered with soil. It is very important to water the plant and the plant should be repotted when spring arrives.

The formation is propagated in two ways: cuts and threads.

Propagation from cuttings.
Around June, shrub topiaries are cut from the stems (stem sections). The length of the cut is about 15 cm. The leaves at the lower end of the cut must be removed, and the end of the stem can be treated with a special stimulant that accelerates root growth. For example, the famous “Cornvine” or “Epiphany” will suit every taste. The prepared cut is placed directly into the soil. There should be 2-3 buds above the ground. To prevent seedlings from freezing, they should be covered with dry leaves during the winter. When the spring comes, the sheet layer is removed. Rooted chips begin to grow after some time.
Reproduction by refutation. This type of cultivation is very labor intensive. In spring or autumn, the young stem bends towards the ground. To prevent it from rising, the base of the flight is drawn with thin wire. The other side of the branch, which lies on the ground, is carefully trimmed and then covered with soil. After some time, the trunk forms roots. The resulting distance should be trimmed and planted in the soil.