Cupressus Sempervirens
Also known as
Mediterranean Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress, Italian cypress, Tuscan cypress, Persian cypress, Pencil pine and European Cypress
Taxonomy
Cupressus sempervirens
Cupressus
Cupressaceae
Pinales
How to care for Cupressus Sempervirens
How often to water your Cupressus Sempervirens
Cupressus Sempervirens needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Mediterranean Cypress in your home
Cupressus Sempervirens love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cupressus Sempervirens does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cupressus Sempervirens in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cupressus Sempervirens
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cupressus Sempervirens after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Cupressus Sempervirens
Cupressus Sempervirens
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.