Southern White Cedar
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About Southern White Cedar
Atlantic White Cedar is a native evergreen tree in the cypress family. It is found in swampy areas and streambanks in the peaty-soils of eastern U.S.A from NJ to FL. The leaves are evergreen and scale-like with the branches growing in a fan-like shape.
Taxonomy
Chamaecyparis thyoides
Chamaecyparis
Cupressaceae
Pinales
Also known as
Atlantic White Cedar, Atlantic White Cedar, Atlantic white cedar, Atlantic white cypress, southern white cedar, whitecedar, false-cypress and false cypress
How to care for Southern White Cedar
Water
How often to water your Southern White Cedar
every 9
Southern White Cedar 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
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 Atlantic White Cedar in your home
a window
Southern White Cedar love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Southern White Cedar does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Southern White Cedar in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Southern White Cedar
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 Southern White Cedar after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Southern White Cedar is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
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.
Sunlight Needs
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 🏡.
Toxicity
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.
Soil
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!
Fertilizer
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!
Growth Pattern
Southern White Cedar grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Southern White Cedar can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Southern White Cedar
Southern White Cedar
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.
What other plant parents say
01/15/2022
Never had his plant before, bought three on reduced after Christmas, starting to grow better now :))
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