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- The optimal care of the Muschelzypresse
- How is the mussel cypress cast?
- How often must be fertilized?
- When is the cutting of mussel cypresses necessary?
- Do you have to transplant mussel cypresses?
- Which diseases and pests can occur?
- Why are the needles turning brown?
- How is the mussel cypress wintered?
- Tips
The Muschelzypresse likes it slightly damp
The optimal care of the Muschelzypresse
Mushroom cypresses differ from other cypress species in that they grow much slower and do not grow that much. The care is a little more elaborate. What you need to consider when cultivating a mussel cypress.
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The substrate should never dry out completely. On the other hand, the Muschelzypresse tolerates no waterlogging.
Always water when the surface is about two inches deep. For care in the bucket, you need to water more frequently.
Use rainwater, because calcareous water does not tolerate shellfish.
How often must be fertilized?
For outdoor care, fertilize twice a year by adding compost or conifer fertilizer. The best way to supply potted plants is to add liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water. Halve the amount indicated on the packaging of the fertilizer. A fertilizer application every six to eight weeks is sufficient.
When is the cutting of mussel cypresses necessary?
Basically, you do not have to cut mussel cypresses at all. If you cut, then you only want a little and more often.
Do you have to transplant mussel cypresses?
In the field, you should always transplant only young mussel cypress, if it can not be avoided. Container plants have to be repotted every two to three years.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
Why are the needles turning brown?
That the needles are turning brown inside is a normal process. Just shake it off so the tree gets more light inside.
If the outer shoot tips turn brown, root rot, a bad location or too much or too little moisture may be responsible.
How is the mussel cypress wintered?
Most types of the Muschelzypresse are not hardy. They must be wintered in the house at least five degrees. Ideal are 16 to 18 degrees.
In the field, you may only set varieties that are classified as conditionally hardy. A protected location is nevertheless sensible. Pretty good protection is a mulch cover, which spread under the Muschelzypresse.
Tips
To multiply mussel cypress is not easy and takes a long time. As a method for propagation cuttings and processing are eligible.