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Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) Care Guide
Care guide for Mediterranean cypress: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~24.4 m (80.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Iran, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya.
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