Plant Care Drummond's Dogwood

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

💦 Water

How often to water your Drummond's Dogwood

Water needs for Drummond's Dogwood
0.5 cups
every 9

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.

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 Drummond's Dogwood

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Drummond's Dogwood in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Drummond's Dogwood: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Drummond's Dogwood

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Drummond's Dogwood: 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 Drummond's Dogwood after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Drummond's Dogwood is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Drummond's Dogwood →

Common Drummond's Dogwood Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Drummond's 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.

Drummond's Dogwood Water Frequency →

Drummond's Dogwood Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Drummond's Dogwood 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 🏡.

Drummond's Dogwood Light Requirements →

Drummond's Dogwood Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s 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.

Drummond's Dogwood Toxicity to Cats →

Drummond's Dogwood Toxicity to Dogs →

Drummond's Dogwood Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Drummond's 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.

Best Soil Mix for Drummond's Dogwood →

When and How to Successfully Repot Drummond's Dogwood →


💩 Fertilizer

Drummond's Dogwood 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 Drummond's Dogwood →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Drummond's Dogwood 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.

How and When to Prune Drummond's Dogwood →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Drummond's Dogwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Drummond's Dogwood Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 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 Drummond's Dogwood

Drummond's Dogwood

Drummond's Dogwood


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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