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Chamaecyparis obtusa

Japanese Cedar / Hinoki Cypress

A majestic evergreen conifer native to Japan, featuring dense scale-like foliage and aromatic wood. Ideal for gardens or bonsai cultivation.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Japanese Cedar / Hinoki Cypress
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Chamaecyparis
Species	Obtusa
Origin	Japan
Blooming	Produces brown cones in autumn, foliage remains green year-round
Leaf Color	Dark green to blue-green or golden yellow (varieties)
Sunlight	Half-shade / Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining, acidic to neutral soil mix; peat with perlite for bonsai

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for compact growth; partial shade tolerated in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins

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Pruning

Prune to shape in late winter or early spring. Avoid cutting into old wood without needles.

Pest Control Aphid Bagworm Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months

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Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

41° – 82°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 70%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

3000 – 40000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

500 – 2000

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

30% – 65%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1200

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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