Evergreen cypress is an unpretentious and useful plant
Evergreen cypress came to us from California. The plant belongs to the cypress family with a pyramidal or spreading crown. May occur in the form of trees or shrubs.
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Distinctive features of the plant
The leaves of a young plant are small and needle-shaped. As they grow older, they change somewhat, taking on a scaly shape. A significant part of the leaf grows close to the tree, while only the upper zone remains free. The inner part of the leaf is characterized by well-developed oil glands.
Cypress is a monoecious plant species. Cones act as male flowers. They have the shape of a cylinder or ball and are slightly elongated. Female flowers are collected in inflorescences in the form of a cone, which includes a rod covered with scales. The buds mature in the second year of life. The plant blooms mainly in mid-winter to early spring.
The plant is distributed in Iran, Cyprus, and the Mediterranean. Cultivation is also carried out in our country, in France, Spain, Morocco, and the Caucasus. Cypress is a valuable plant. Mainly used for medical purposes. Its disinfecting and hemostatic effect on the body has been scientifically proven.The active substances contained in the leaves can quickly stop bleeding. Besides, the plant is effective in the fight against herpes and carbuncle.
Useful properties of the plant
The plant is famous due to the presence of a large number of beneficial properties:
- If necessary, using the leaves, you can prepare a bandage that can be used in the treatment of hernia. The plant helps strengthen the muscular system and helps tighten the hernia. The plant can also be used as a powerful painkiller.
- Lung diseases are treated with the use of essential oils based on this plant. In addition, this oil is used in aromatherapy. The substances that make up the oil have an analgesic and antispasmodic effect on the body. With regular use, immunity increases.
- Using the buds of the plant as a decoction helps to cope with diseases that are associated with impaired blood circulation in the body. Gout and joint-related ailments can also be overcome by using cypress.
- Treatment of colds, difficulty breathing or long-lasting cough with cypress-based products is carried out in the shortest possible time. Cones, leaves, bark, and branches are widely used in medicine. The process of preparing a healing remedy takes place in the spring. Cypress has the property of purifying the air from excessive accumulation of carbon dioxide. The biologically active substances contained in the plant have an antimicrobial effect on the air.The wood of the plant is valued in industries such as construction, furniture industry and many others.
- Use caution when taking medications that contain cypress pregnant women, as well as persons with various neoplasms and those who have suffered heart attacks and strokes.
Features of care and planting
The plant has a negative attitude towards areas that have a large amount of noise exposure. In this regard, landing should not be carried out near the roadway. This is a light-loving plant, however, it does not tolerate constant exposure to direct ultraviolet rays.
When planting a plant in a row, the gap between individual holes should be made in such a way that the planted plants do not cast a shadow on each other. The size of plants varies from 1 to 25 meters. When planting, it is advisable to dilute the soil with humus based on pine needles. It is required to plant with a voluminous lump of earth in order to prevent damage to the root system. It is important to use supports in the form of wooden sticks.
Cypress refers to unpretentious plants. However, in order for it to please with its elegant appearance and well-developed crown, it needs to be taken care of. The wintering process should be carried out in cool conditions. If the humidity level is high or, conversely, low, the plant loses its needles due to yellowing. If the optimal level of environmental humidity is not observed, in most cases, the regrowth of new branches is impossible.
In order to regulate the growth of plants for decorative purposes, it is necessary to trim the branches from time to time. Reproduction is carried out by roots that have a sufficient level of bark coverage.You can also grow shrubs using seeds. From late spring to mid-summer, it is recommended to feed the plant with mineral fertilizers once a month.
The root system of the plant is sensitive. Due to this transplant process must be carried out taking into account the incomplete replacement of the soil layer. That is, only the part of the soil that is freely separated from the roots is subject to replacement. The procedure is carried out in cases of urgent need. It feels most comfortable in soils with a loose structure. In this case, the root neck should not be deeply immersed in the ground, and the drainage should be of high quality.
Thus, in order to provide the plant with comfortable conditions, it is necessary to follow a few simple rules.
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Comments
I love curly cypress trees. But it is worth choosing a specific variety for them, since pruning low-growing cypress trees contributes to their death. They become stunted and gradually dry out.