Atlantic white cedar
Also known as
Atlantic white cedar, Atlantic white cypress, southern white cedar, whitecedar, false-cypress and false cypress
Taxonomy
Chamaecyparis thyoides
Chamaecyparis
Cupressaceae
Pinales
How to care for Atlantic white cedar
Water
How often to water your Atlantic white cedar
every 9
Atlantic white cedar needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Atlantic white cedar in your home
a window
Atlantic white cedar love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Atlantic white cedar does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Atlantic white cedar in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Atlantic white cedar
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Atlantic white cedar after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Atlantic white cedar is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Atlantic white 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.
Sunlight Needs
Atlantic white cedar requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Soil
Atlantic white 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!
Fertilizer
Atlantic white cedar grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Atlantic white cedar grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Atlantic white cedar can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Atlantic white cedar
Atlantic white cedar
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
