How to Grow Bald Cypress Indoors

Start with bald cypress seedlings found at a nursery or through the Florida Division of Forestry. Though you can grow bald cypress from seeds, the process is challenging, as a specific moisture level must be maintained for seeds to germinate and grow.

Plant the bald cypress seedlings in a deep container. Make sure the pot has drainage holes along the bottom of the pot, as bald cypress trees require ample amounts of water; yet small seedlings are subject to root rot when kept too wet.

Fill the container with a soil mixture containing fertilizer-rich general soil, sand and peat. Use a combination mixture to help ensure the potting mix remains wet and moist at all times; imperative to promoting bald cypress tree growth. Dig a hole deep enough to ensure the entire root ball and base root structure is completely buried underneath the soil.

Water the bald cypress tree a minimum of once per week. Additional watering is necessary when growing the bald cypress indoors during warmer months or when indoor heating is being used. The bald cypress tree must not be allowed to dry out, therefore, check the moisture level of the plant every day by inserting you finger in to the soil.