Arborvitae 'Teddy'
Taxonomy
Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'
Thuja
Cupressaceae
Pinales

How to care for Arborvitae 'Teddy'
How often to water your Arborvitae 'Teddy'

every 9
Arborvitae 'Teddy' 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
Finding light for Arborvitae 'Teddy' in your home

a window
Arborvitae 'Teddy' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Arborvitae 'Teddy' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Arborvitae 'Teddy' in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Arborvitae 'Teddy'

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 Arborvitae 'Teddy' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Just planted it outside. How often should I water
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How often does this plant need water or sunlight in @ 27vm pot outside?
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Any thoughts on the change? The inside is browning and dying off. This seems to have changed with it getting cold in Iowa, but I always started following Greg’s watering routine, which is less than I typically water. The pot has plenty of drainage. #EmeraldGreenArborvitae
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Help, had this plant for a year and was doing well until about a week or 2 started turning colors. Is it not enough water ?
Care Summary for Arborvitae 'Teddy'
Arborvitae 'Teddy'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
