Red-Barked Dogwood
About Red-Barked Dogwood
Red-Barked Dogwood is a super rare houseplant đż that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âïž and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Red-Barked Dogwood likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Red-Barked Dogwood belongs to the Cornus genus, and is native to Eastern and Central Asia.
Taxonomy
Cornus alba
Cornus
Cornaceae
Cornales
Also known as
Red-osier dogwood, Red-barked, white and Siberian dogwood
How to care for Red-Barked Dogwood
Water
How often to water your Red-Barked Dogwood
every 9
Red-Barked Dogwood 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 Red-Barked Dogwood in your home
a window
Red-Barked Dogwood love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Red-Barked Dogwood does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Red-Barked Dogwood in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Red-Barked Dogwood
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 Red-Barked Dogwood after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Red-Barked Dogwood is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Red-Barked Dogwood 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
Red-Barked Dogwood 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.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Red-Barked Dogwood is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Red-Barked Dogwood 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
Red-Barked Dogwood grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Red-Barked Dogwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Red-Barked Dogwood
Red-Barked Dogwood
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.
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