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Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoide) Care Guide
Care guide for Eastern cottonwood: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 R. A. Nonenmacher · 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.
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.2-7.3).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~24.4 m (80.0 ft).
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