How much sunlight does my Common Cottonwood need?

Common Cottonwood 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 Common Cottonwood?

Common Cottonwood 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 Common Cottonwood?

Common Cottonwood should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Common Cottonwood?

Common Cottonwood grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Common Cottonwood be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Common Cottonwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Common Cottonwood easy to care for?

Common Cottonwood 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 Common Cottonwood?

Common Cottonwood 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.

Also known as

Rio grande cottonwood, Match poplar, Cottonwood, Eastern cottonwood and Necklace poplar

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Populus deltoides

Genus

Populus

Family

Salicaceae

Order

Malpighiales

How to care for Common Cottonwood

Water

How often to water your Common Cottonwood

Common Cottonwood 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 Common Cottonwood in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Cottonwood: 1ft from a window

Common Cottonwood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Common Cottonwood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Cottonwood

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Common Cottonwood 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