How to Care for Taxodium distichum (Bald Cypress)

Korean name: 낙우송

The Bald Cypress is a deciduous conifer commonly found near ponds in parks. It features soft, needle-like leaves arranged horizontally and turns yellow in autumn. It thrives in moist environments with well-drained soil, often near wetlands.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: North America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cold hardy, wetland plant, conifer, pond edge
• Also known as: Bald Cypress, Water Tupelo

Care Guide

• Light: Grow in a location with plenty of sunlight.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist.
• Soil: Well-drained, moist soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Prefers humid conditions.
• Temperature: 10~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Taxodium distichum?

Keep the soil consistently moist. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Taxodium distichum?

It likes Grow in a location with plenty of sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained, moist soil is suitable..

Is Taxodium distichum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Taxodium distichum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~30°C. Humidity: Prefers humid conditions.. Fertilise Apply balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season..