How much sunlight does my Western Dogwood need?

Western 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Western Dogwood?

Western 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.

Should I fertilize my Western Dogwood?

Western 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!

What is the growth pattern for Western Dogwood?

Western Dogwood grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Western Dogwood be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Western Dogwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Western Dogwood?

The seeds of Western Dogwood can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Western Dogwood

Q: Is Western Dogwood easy to care for?

Western 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!

Q: How often should I water my Western Dogwood?

Western 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.

About Western Dogwood

Western Dogwood is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Western 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.

Western Dogwood belongs to the Cornus genus, and is native to North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cornus sericea

Genus

Cornus

Family

Cornaceae

Order

Cornales

Also known as

Redtwig dogwood, Red osier, Red-osier dogwood, Red brush, red willow, Redstem dogwood and Redtwig dogwood, red-rood, american dogwood, creek dogwood

How to care for Western Dogwood

Water

How often to water your Western Dogwood

Western 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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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 Western Dogwood in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Western Dogwood: 1ft from a window

Western Dogwood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Western Dogwood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Western Dogwood in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Western Dogwood

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Western 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation