| Common Name | Formosa Cypress |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Species | Taiwanensis |
| Origin | Taiwan |
| Blooming | Produces small brown seed cones in late winter |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green to grey-blue |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Acidic, well-draining peat-based mix or loamy soil with high organic content
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during dormancy
Bright direct light required outdoors; bright indirect for indoors in cool rooms
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring only
Prune shape annually in late winter or pinch new growth for bonsai aesthetics
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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