PENCIL PINE(Cupressus sempervirens)- Plant

Pencil Pine

Pencil Pine (Cupressus Sempervirens ‘Glauca’), a tall, narrow growing conifer, dark green in colour. There are many variations in cultivation. Pencil Pine is an excellent, low maintenance choice for creating a formal look in areas where space is limited. This variety has a dense, upright, columnar growth habit and requires very little to no pruning to maintain its shape. Foliage is aromatic with a blue-green shade and produces less fruit than many other pencil pine selections.

Plant details

Common name: Pencil pine ,Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’ Description: Very tight habit

Planting and Care

Sunlight

• Keep the plant outdoor with bright direct natural light.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing.

Watering

• Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season (Eary monsoon-spring) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Dont,s

• Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Pencil Pine Cypress Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
• Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
• Keep the plant in direct bright light.
• Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Pencil Pine Cypress Special Feature

It makes a popular ornamental tree due to its attractive foliage.

Uses:

Planting in narrow areas Conifer garden Structural plantings. A signature or specimen conifer that is commonly used as bookmarks to a doorway, either side of paths, to line a driveway or along a wall   Also, Check out the pots to plant the Pencil Pine and to enhance the beauty of your home and garden here . : Click Here!!

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