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British columbia red cedar (Thuja plicata) Care Guide
Care guide for British columbia red cedar: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Dominique Menard · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ British columbia red cedar is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
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.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.1-7.1).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~45.7 m (150.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana.
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