I just bought a 10 year old Gold Sawave Cypress. Does anyone have advice on growing them? I plan to keep it indoors under high lumen output flouresents.
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I have a Boulevard Cypress. It is prone to root rot , and if not given enough light the inner and lower branches will die. This is a problem because it does not bud back on old wood. I leave mine outside because I am afraid that I cant give it enough light indoors. If the Gold Sawave Cypress is anything like mine, you might want to keep it outside as much as possible.
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First, looks like someones "common name" list may have had some poor penmanship that will prevent you from finding accurate information. It's Saware, not Sawave. The tree is Chamaecyparis pisifera, a false cypress.
Second, this is one of the traditionally "outdoor" trees that can, with care, be kept inside. HOWEVER, and especially for a beginner to bonsai, this is definitely NOT the best recommendation. If at all possible, Chamaecyparis spp. should be kept outside year round. The Hinoki false cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is more commonly used in bonsai and has similar care requirements, but is even less amenable to being kept indoors.
Second, this is one of the traditionally "outdoor" trees that can, with care, be kept inside. HOWEVER, and especially for a beginner to bonsai, this is definitely NOT the best recommendation. If at all possible, Chamaecyparis spp. should be kept outside year round. The Hinoki false cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is more commonly used in bonsai and has similar care requirements, but is even less amenable to being kept indoors.
That's horrible news!!! I bought this for my office in which I have pretty high powered lighting suitable for bonsai but now that your saying its an outdoor tree, not sure what to do. (I live in an apt.) Does it have a dormancy period for winter? Should I attempt putting it in hot summer sun?
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It has a broad range, depending on who's listing it, as broad as USDA zones 4-9. Zone 9 comprises central to southern Florida and California, essentially sub-tropical, explaining greatly its uses indoors in some cases. But, as I said earlier, it's not generally an easy task and will do better, more likely, outside.
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Oh, it was a looooong time ago and the person responsible is long ex in my life. The worst is the years put into growing. Mostly all of those trees were required as starter material and JUST getting into some nice shape. I was out of bonsai for a long time after that, a decade, more. Thanks for your sentiments.
Yea I just recently lost a nice Fukien Tea, partially my own fault. I'm still bummed about it.
Alrigth so, not to ask the obvious or anything but I notice the very top buds of my tree beginning to turn a golden color. I'm "assuming" this is normal hence the name "Gold" Sawave Cypress. what do you think?
(It's been enjoying 5 days, 8 hours each of florescent lighting and weekends of afternoon sun in a window...soil is moist but not soaked)
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Alrigth so, not to ask the obvious or anything but I notice the very top buds of my tree beginning to turn a golden color. I'm "assuming" this is normal hence the name "Gold" Sawave Cypress. what do you think?
(It's been enjoying 5 days, 8 hours each of florescent lighting and weekends of afternoon sun in a window...soil is moist but not soaked)
Thanks!
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