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Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica) Care Guide

Care guide for Atlas cedar: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Atlas cedar

📷 Louis Aureglia · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~36.6 m (120.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Algeria, Morocco.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.