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Redwood

About Redwood

Sequoiadendron gigantea is the state tree of California. It grows rapidly up to three feet a year. It has naturally rot resistant wood. It's densely branched and pyramidal in youth, but loses lower branches with age.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sequoia sempervirens

Genus

Sequoia

Family

Cupressaceae

Order

Pinales

Also known as

Coast redwood, Coastal redwood, California redwood, Sequoia and Costal Redwood

How to care for Redwood

💦 Water

How often to water your Redwood

Redwood needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Redwood in your home

Redwood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Redwood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Redwood in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Redwood

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Redwood: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Redwood after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Redwood is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Redwood prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Redwood requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Redwood is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Redwood does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Redwood grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Redwood will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

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How and When to Prune Redwood →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Redwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Redwood, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.