Plant Care Atlas Cedar

Atlas Cedar

About Atlas Cedar

Atlas Cedar is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Atlas Cedar likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Atlas Cedar belongs to the Cedrus genus, and is native to North and Central Morocco to North Algeria.

Taxonomy

Cedrus atlantica
Cedrus
Pinaceae
Pinales

How to care for Atlas Cedar

💦 Water

How often to water your Atlas Cedar

Water needs for Atlas Cedar
0.5 cups
every 9

Atlas Cedar 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.

Calculate water needs of Atlas Cedar

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Atlas Cedar in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Atlas Cedar: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Atlas Cedar love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Atlas Cedar does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Atlas Cedar

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Atlas Cedar: 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 Atlas Cedar after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

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

How to Grow Atlas Cedar →

Benefits of Growing Atlas Cedar →

Common Atlas Cedar Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Atlas Cedar →


💦 Water Needs

Atlas Cedar 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.

Atlas Cedar Water Frequency →

Atlas Cedar Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Atlas Cedar 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 🏡.

Atlas Cedar Light Requirements →

Atlas Cedar Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Atlas Cedar 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.

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🪴 Soil

Atlas Cedar 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!

Best Soil Mix for Atlas Cedar →

Best Pots for Atlas Cedar →

When and How to Successfully Repot Atlas Cedar →

What Are Healthy Atlas Cedar Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Atlas Cedar 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Atlas Cedar →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Atlas Cedar grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Atlas Cedar Lifecycle →

Atlas Cedar Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Atlas Cedar →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Atlas Cedar can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Atlas Cedar →


🍂 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 Atlas Cedar, 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.


Care Summary for Atlas Cedar

Atlas Cedar

Atlas Cedar


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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