Troubleshooting
Filicoides Hinoki Cypress problems — and how to fix them
Filicoides Hinoki Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Spray-tip browning
Drought or hot wind browns the long pendulous tips; keep soil evenly moist, mulch the roots and shelter from drying exposure.
Spider mites
Dry, dusty heat invites mites that bronze and stipple the foliage; rinse plants, raise humidity and treat heavy infestations with horticultural oil.
Root rot / Phytophthora
Waterlogged soil rots roots and causes shoot dieback; plant in free-draining ground and avoid leaving containers standing in water.
Open, leggy habit
In too much shade the fern-like sprays spread thin and the form loosens; site in good light and lightly tip-prune to maintain density.
Prevent filicoides hinoki cypress problems before they start
Most filicoides hinoki cypress issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common hinoki cypress bonsai problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Filicoides Hinoki Cypress watering schedule
- Filicoides Hinoki Cypress light requirements
- Best soil mix for filicoides hinoki cypress
- Filicoides Hinoki Cypress temperature & humidity
- Full filicoides hinoki cypress care guide
Looking for filicoides hinoki cypress in general rather than its problems? Read the full filicoides hinoki cypress care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Filicoides Hinoki Cypress problems — FAQ
Why is my filicoides hinoki cypress spray-tip browning?
Drought or hot wind browns the long pendulous tips; keep soil evenly moist, mulch the roots and shelter from drying exposure.
Why is my filicoides hinoki cypress spider mites?
Dry, dusty heat invites mites that bronze and stipple the foliage; rinse plants, raise humidity and treat heavy infestations with horticultural oil.
Why is my filicoides hinoki cypress root rot / phytophthora?
Waterlogged soil rots roots and causes shoot dieback; plant in free-draining ground and avoid leaving containers standing in water.
Why is my filicoides hinoki cypress open, leggy habit?
In too much shade the fern-like sprays spread thin and the form loosens; site in good light and lightly tip-prune to maintain density.