I have some cypress conifers in containers my problem is that they consistently turn brown and lose colour?

Answer 1

Hopefully you have them in large enough containers for their root growth. Most root systems are as large as the tops of the plants. If that is not the case get them to a larger home. It would be like you putting a size 8 foot into a size 6 shoe...ouch. Too give it some miracid which is good for ever greens which a Cyprus is. If you are in an area that gets cold for winter remember to bury your pot or it will freeze out and indeed die. Happy planting.

Answer 2

Sounds like they're not getting enough moisture. Try a better potting mix, add lots of compost to it for organic matter. That should help hold more moisture in the soil. And give them some mulch over the soil to keep the moisture from evaporating away. Plants in pots dry out much faster than plants in the ground.

Answer 3

sounds like they're not getting enough of what they need.

you may need to water them more, or have better drainage. you may need to give them fertilizer or a different kind.

plants are like people - they don't like wet feet but they need a drink often.

if there's standing water in the plant pot is suffocates the roots...

it may also be your water - plants don't like chlorine etc. when you're going to water your plant, put it in an open container for half a day so the odd stuff will evaporate.

rainwater is ideal.

Answer 4

Water them more frequently, and consider adding enriched soil.