The particular shape of the Chamaecyparis makes it very suitable for the creation of bonsai groves.

Its peculiar shape, characterized by a columnar or conical habit, with fan-shaped palms and scaly leaves, makes it very suitable for the creation of groves. 

Its wrinkled bark is also very appreciated and gives a pleasant sense of age even in specimens that are only a few years old.  

The persistent squamiform-ovate leaves of a dark green are edged with blue on the underside. Produces a pine cone consisting of 4-12 woody scales, vegetates in abundance and with stapling develops a fine, compact foliage.

The Chamaecyparises ideal for the formation of bonsai groves.

The evergreen cypress with a flame-shaped, cone-shaped silhouette (like most conifers) is ideal for the formation of bonsai groves.

Exposure.

The Chamaecyparis loves plenty of light. Although it also grows in the shade, if well exposed to light, it is vigorous and responds better to training techniques. In the summer months, however, it is best not to expose it to the most intense rays, otherwise you would risk burning the leaves. 

The foliage, especially when temperatures are low, must be protected from the dehydrating action of the wind.

Watering.

To guarantee a good development, watering must be regular all year round, in order to keep the soil always slightly humid and very drained. Do not water in case of strong frosts.

Potting.

The transplanting is done once every two/three years between mid-March and the first ten days of April.Ideal compound: 70% Akadama, 20% Ready-soil, 10% Pozzolana

Pruning.

For the phase of formation of the basic structure, it is important to let the tree grow freely and then prune, in order to maintain the level of vigor of the tree and obtain a significant response to the application of techniques. 

Branch thinning is also very important in the cultivation of Chamaecyparis. After having practiced the pruning, which stops the development of strong areas, between summer and autumn it is necessary to prune the branches in order to tidy up the too thick and untidy stakes. It is sufficient to intervene once every two years. 

Over time, the vigorous branches become thicker and take on an excessive visual heaviness, so, with the help of scissors, they should be pruned until you can see through the stakes. Neglecting the periodical pruning means to gradually lose the internal parts of the branches for lack of light and air. It is therefore advisable to make a thinning pruning with scissors rather aggressive every two or three years.

Picking.

Formed the basic structure of the tree becomes fundamental the pinning to give volume to the vegetation stakes. If the purchased material has already reached a good level of formation it is possible to start applying the stapling of shoots. 

New shoots of Chamaecyparis sprout continuously. The procedure to be adopted is simple: staple the sprouts that have elongated vigorously, tearing them from the base, while leaving the weaker sprouts intact. 

This allows to strengthen the thin and weak branches, braking instead the vigorous ones that tend to make the shape untidy and unbalanced.

Winding.

The periods suitable for winding are February-March and from October until the first ten days of November. It is advisable to prune the branches in October and only then to apply the wire for shaping.

Fertilization.

From April to the beginning of July, feed Bonsan Organic Liquid Fertilizer together with Bonsan Stimulating Fertilizer every 15 days, or, once a month, Bonsan Hanagokoro Organic Solid Fertilizer plus Bonsan Stimulating Fertilizer. 

From late August through October, fertilize every 15 days with Bonsan Organic Liquid Fertilizer or Bonsan Hanagokoro Organic Solid Fertilizer. Apply Bonsan Organic Solid Fertilizer Hanagokoro twice a year (in autumn and at the end of winter); 3-4 times a year Bonsan Mineral Curative Solution should also be used. To stimulate rooting, use Bonsan Fluid Organic Mineral Fertilizer with B vitamins instead of Bonsan Organic Liquid Fertilizer.

Cure.

May be susceptible to red spider mite and root rot.

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