Cypress Spurge

Cypress Spurge is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Cypress Spurge →

Common Cypress Spurge Problems →

Cypress Spurge thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Cypress Spurge Water Frequency →

Cypress Spurge Root Rot →

Cypress Spurge requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Cypress Spurge Light Requirements →

Cypress Spurge Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Cypress Spurge is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Cypress Spurge is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Cypress Spurge enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Cypress Spurge Humidity Needs →

Cypress Spurge is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Cypress Spurge →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cypress Spurge →

What Are Healthy Cypress Spurge Roots →

Cypress Spurge grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Cypress Spurge →

It’s common for Cypress Spurge to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Cypress Spurge is native to Worldwide.

Cypress Spurge grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Cypress Spurge Lifecycle →

Cypress Spurge Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Cypress Spurge →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cypress Spurge can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Cypress Spurge Temperature Tolerance →

Cypress Spurge Hardiness Zones →

Is Cypress Spurge a Weed? →

Cypress Spurge can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Cypress Spurge →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Cypress Spurge, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Cypress Spurge →

What Eats Cypress Spurge? →

• Drooping Cypress Spurge Leaves →
• Cypress Spurge Dropping Leaves →
• Cypress Spurge Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Cypress Spurge →
• Brown Spots on Cypress Spurge →
• Cypress Spurge Leaves Falling Over →
• Cypress Spurge Leaves Curling →
• Cypress Spurge Yellow Leaves →
• Cypress Spurge Root Rot →
• Why Is My Cypress Spurge Wilting? →