Drummond's Dogwood
Also known as
rough-leaf dogwood, roughleaf dogwood and rough-leaved dogwood
Taxonomy
Cornus drummondii
Cornus
Cornaceae
Cornales
How to care for Drummond's Dogwood
How often to water your Drummond's Dogwood
Drummond's Dogwood needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Drummond's Dogwood in your home
Drummond's Dogwood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Drummond's Dogwood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Drummond's Dogwood in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Drummond's 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Drummond's Dogwood after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Drummond's Dogwood
Drummond's Dogwood
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.