DescriptionIn India, we can sell this Pencil Pine/Cupressus Sempervirens via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West BengalPencil Pine (often called Italian Cypress) is a tall, narrow evergreen conifer with a column-shaped growth habit, making it popular for landscaping, entrance decoration, and large pots. Plant OverviewCommon name: Pencil PineBotanical name: Cupressus sempervirensType: Evergreen conifer treeHeight:In ground: up to 15–20 mIn pots: 2–4 mGrowth shape: Tall, slim, pencil-like column LightNeeds full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily).Less sunlight can cause thin or weak growth. WaterWater moderately.Allow top soil to dry slightly before watering again.Avoid constantly wet soil. SoilRequires well-draining soil.Good potting mix:Garden soil – 40%Sand – 30%Compost – 30% TemperatureIdeal range: 15–35°CGrows well in warm climates like Kochi if soil drainage is good. FertilizerFeed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.Use balanced fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10 or 19-19-19) or organic compost. PruningUsually not required because it naturally grows in a column shape.Remove dry or damaged branches if needed. Pot SizeFor a single plant:Start with 12–16 inch potRepot to bigger container as the plant grows. Common ProblemsRoot rot – caused by poor drainage.Spider mites / scale insects – treat with neem oil spray.Browning tips – may occur from underwatering or salt buildup. UsesGarden entrance decorationDriveway bordersLarge decorative potsFormal landscape design
