Southern White Cedar

Southern White Cedar is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Atlantic White Cedar →

Common Atlantic White Cedar Problems →

Southern White Cedar 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.

Atlantic White Cedar Water Frequency →

Atlantic White Cedar Root Rot →

Southern White Cedar 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 🏡.

Atlantic White Cedar Light Requirements →

Atlantic White Cedar Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

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.

Atlantic White Cedar Toxicity to Cats →

Atlantic White Cedar Toxicity to Dogs →

Atlantic White Cedar Toxicity to Humans →

Southern White Cedar 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 Atlantic White Cedar →

When and How to Successfully Repot Atlantic White Cedar →

Southern White Cedar 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 Atlantic White Cedar →

Southern White Cedar grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Atlantic White Cedar →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Southern White Cedar can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Atlantic White Cedar Temperature Tolerance →

How to Propagate Atlantic White Cedar →

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 Atlantic White Cedar →
• Drooping Atlantic White Cedar Leaves →
• Atlantic White Cedar Dropping Leaves →
• Atlantic White Cedar Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Atlantic White Cedar →
• Brown Spots on Atlantic White Cedar →
• Atlantic White Cedar Leaves Falling Over →
• Atlantic White Cedar Leaves Curling →
• Atlantic White Cedar Yellow Leaves →
• Atlantic White Cedar Root Rot →