Water
Water moderately. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Also known as Microbiota · Russian Arbor-Vitae · Russian Cypress
Microbiota decussata, or Siberian Cypress, is a low-growing evergreen conifer with a spreading habit and feathery foliage that turns bronze in winter.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Needs at least 6 hours of direct sun for best growth.
80% intensity
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
60% intensity
Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Tolerant of various soil types, including sandy or loamy, but avoids waterlogged conditions.
50% intensity
Hardy in cold climates, tolerates heat well. Ideal range is -30 to 25 °C.
70% intensity
Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formula. Avoid over-fertilizing.
40% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged branches and to maintain shape. Avoid heavy pruning, as it can be slow to recover.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Can also be propagated from seed, but germination may be slow and variable.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, using a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Where Siberian Cypress (Microbiota decussata) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Microbiota |
| Species | Microbiota decussata |
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