How to care for a Lemon Cypress

How To Care for a Lemon Cypress

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Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright light to full sun conditions. Not suited for low light areas. South & West facing windows ideal, and consider grow lights in Fall/Winter.

Watering requirements

Water ever 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out halfway down between waterings. This plant can benefit from extra humidity, especially when in bloom.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This plant is pet-friendly!

Fun Fact

Lemon Cypress trees stay naturally cone-shaped and tidy, making them popular as decorative indoor plants, patio topiaries, or festive holiday accents.

Plant Origin

California

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Lemon Cypress:
  • Mushy leaves or black stems:

Overwatered

  • Leaf drop, dry potting mix:

Thirsty plant, underwatered.

  • Leaf drop, moist potting mix:

low light

  • Loss of color:

low light