You most likely have a root zone problem--root rot. If the foliage is crispy, the tree will most likely be lost. If not, you should consider allowing the root pad to dry out between watering. Blue Moss Cypress does not like excessive water and does quite well in extreme heat.
This is not the right time to be working with root pads, so I would suggest that you consider repotting only if you suspect root root is present. If the pad is solid, pop it out of the pot and check the roots. If they are black and dead, you will need to cut away the dead roots, soak the tree is fungicide, and they repot with fresh soil. Place the tree in indirect sunlight for 2 weeks or so.
Do not attempt to growth this species indoors.
Cordially,
Michael Persiano
members.aol.com/iasnob
-----Original Message-----
From: chris
To:
Sent: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:04:11 -0700
Subject: [IBC] blue moss cyprus - need advice
I bought this tree about 6 months ago, its about 3 years old ...
I have started fertilizing it for about 2 months now, after the last
time it looked considerably worse the next day. I had been told I could
Miracle grow at about half the dosage listed on the box. I really don't
know what to do now to help it get better. The leaves on the
underneath of it have always been brown (I was told this was normal)
but now the leaves on the top have started to turn as well since the
last fertilizing.
I have been watering it regularly since I got it. I spritz the leaves
daily and don't allow the base to dry out at all. I would greatly
appreciate any advice on what to do here to care for it.
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