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Tuscan Cypress

Also known as

Mediterranean Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress, Italian cypress, Tuscan cypress, Persian cypress, Pencil pine and European Cypress

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cupressus sempervirens

Genus

Cupressus

Family

Cupressaceae

Order

Pinales

How to care for Tuscan Cypress

💦 Water

How often to water your Tuscan Cypress

Tuscan Cypress 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Mediterranean Cypress in your home

Tuscan Cypress love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Tuscan Cypress does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tuscan Cypress in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tuscan Cypress

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tuscan Cypress: repot after 2X growth

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 Tuscan Cypress after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Tuscan Cypress 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!

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💦 Water Needs

Tuscan Cypress prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tuscan Cypress 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tuscan Cypress is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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🪴 Soil

Tuscan Cypress does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Tuscan Cypress should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Mediterranean Cypress →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Tuscan Cypress will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tuscan Cypress can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Tuscan Cypress, since they are 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!

🧐 Troubleshooting

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.