Red Oak

Red Oak 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 Northern Red Oak →

Common Northern Red Oak Problems →

Red Oak 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.

Northern Red Oak Water Frequency →

Northern Red Oak Root Rot →

Red Oak 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 🏡.

Northern Red Oak Light Requirements →

Northern Red Oak Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Red Oak is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Northern Red Oak Toxicity to Cats →

Northern Red Oak Toxicity to Dogs →

Northern Red Oak Toxicity to Humans →

Red Oak does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Northern Red Oak →

When and How to Successfully Repot Northern Red Oak →

Red Oak 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 Northern Red Oak →

Red Oak grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Northern Red Oak →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Red Oak can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Northern Red Oak Temperature Tolerance →

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

How to Propagate Northern Red Oak →

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Northern Red Oak →
• Drooping Northern Red Oak Leaves →
• Northern Red Oak Dropping Leaves →
• Northern Red Oak Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Northern Red Oak →
• Brown Spots on Northern Red Oak →
• Northern Red Oak Leaves Falling Over →
• Northern Red Oak Leaves Curling →
• Northern Red Oak Yellow Leaves →
• Northern Red Oak Root Rot →