Outdoor, full sun
Summer Cypress
Kochia, 30 to 40 cm, a bushy plant with fine, soft leaves in a neat cone that turns red-purple later in the season. It needs full sun.
AED 25each, 30-40 cm, Nursery Pot
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Height:
Pot:
Quantity
- Summer Cypress, 30-40 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 25
- Total
- AED 25
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Next-day delivery in Dubai, free over AED 199 (AED 30 below). Outside Dubai: Sharjah AED 100, other emirates AED 200. Fees include VAT
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- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 2 days in warm weather, 2 times a week in cooler months
- Size
- 30–40 cm
- Where
- Outdoor
Why people love it
- Fine soft foliage forms a neat green ball.
- The foliage turns red in autumn.
- Feathery green balls fill gaps in borders and tubs.
- Fine-leaved mounds form within weeks of sowing.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA does not list it, so check with a vet if you have pets.
- Seeds spread and it can become weedy.
- It is short lived and treated as an annual.
- It needs regular water in Dubai heat.
About this plant
Summer Cypress (Bassia scoparia, formerly Kochia scoparia), also called burning bush or kochia, is a fast-growing annual from Eurasia. It forms a dense, rounded or cone-shaped bush of very fine, soft, light green leaves that looks like a small conifer, and it turns red to purple as it matures and sets seed.
It is a seasonal plant in Dubai. It grows quickly in sun and handles heat, dry air and some salinity, but as an annual it lasts one growing season, then fades after it seeds. It can self-seed freely, so remove spent plants before seed drops if you do not want seedlings. It needs full sun to stay compact.
It is good for seasonal bedding, borders, edging paths, mixed containers and adding a soft, rounded shape to gardens and terraces. We offer it at 30–40 cm in a nursery pot.
- Sizes
- 30 cm
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Every 2 days in warm weather, 2 times a week in cooler months
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Summer Cypress, Kochia, Burning Bush, Bassia scoparia and Kochia scoparia).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Summer Cypress? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Summer Cypress healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 2 days in warm weather, 2 times a week in cooler months. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: ordinary well-draining garden soil; tolerates sandy and slightly saline ground. Feeding: a light balanced fertilizer once a month. Common mistake: leaving plants in place after they turn brown, so they drop seed and spread. Where it works: seasonal bedding, borders, path edging and mixed containers.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Summer Cypress, Kochia, Burning Bush, Bassia scoparia and Kochia scoparia). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Summer Cypress FAQs
Is Summer Cypress a real cypress?
No. It is Bassia scoparia, an annual plant whose fine foliage looks like a small conifer.
How long does it last?
It is an annual, so it lasts one growing season and fades after it sets seed.
Does it change color?
Yes. It starts light green and turns red to purple as it matures.
Is it toxic to pets?
It is not listed in the ASPCA database. Check with your vet if you have pets.
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