Plant Care Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival'

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival'

Taxonomy

Thuja plicata 'Green Survival'
Thuja
Cupressaceae
Pinales

How to care for Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival'

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival'

Water needs for Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival'
0.5 cups
every 9

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival': repot after 2X growth

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 Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' 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.


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪓 Soil

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' 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!


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' 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!


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival'

Western Red Cedar 'Green Survival'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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