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Northern white-cedar (Thuja occidentalis) Care Guide
Care guide for Northern white-cedar: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Marek Hrušovský · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Northern white-cedar is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.2-7.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~15.2 m (50.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba.
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