Russian Cypress Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Russian cypress, or Russian Arborvitae, is a low, spreading plant with green, spearmint-like, feathery foliage. It is not hardy, as its leaves turn brown-purple. This plant is often used in rock gardens or mass-planted as an easy-to-care-for ground cover. It can also be grown in pots and adds elegance to a corner of the house.
Common Name |
Siberian cypress or Russian arborvitae
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Microbiota decussata
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Genus
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Microbiota
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Family
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Cupressaceae
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Order
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Pinales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Russian Cypress Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Russian Cypress.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Russian Cypress needs water once every
30 days in 2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Russian Cypress needs about 0.5 L per 30 days. |
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Russian Cypress Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Russian Cypress to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Russian Cypress prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Russian Cypress Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Russian Cypress. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Russian Cypress plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
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Russian Cypress Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Russian Cypress plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
144 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Russian Cypress toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Russian Cypress Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Russian Cypress, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Russian Cypress Native Region |
Find out where the Russian Cypress plant originated. |
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Country |
Russian Federation (the)
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