How much sunlight does my Coastal Redwood need?

Coastal 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Coastal Redwood?

Coastal 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!

Should I fertilize my Coastal Redwood?

Coastal 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!

What is the growth pattern for Coastal Redwood?

Coastal 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.

Can Coastal Redwood be grown outdoors?

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

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Q: Is Coastal Redwood easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Coastal Redwood?

Coastal 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.

About Coastal 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

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

How to care for Coastal Redwood

Water

How often to water your Coastal Redwood

Coastal 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.