Sierra Redwood
Also known as
Giant sequoia, Giant sequoia, Bigtree, Big-tree, Giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Sierran redwood, Wellingtonia and Big tree
Taxonomy
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Sequoiadendron
Cupressaceae
Pinales
How to care for Sierra Redwood
Water
How often to water your Sierra Redwood
every 9
Sierra Redwood 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
Light
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Finding light for Giant sequoia in your home
a window
Sierra Redwood may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Sierra Redwood
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 Sierra Redwood after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Sierra Redwood
Sierra Redwood
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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