Metasequoia Glyptostroboides
About Metasequoia Glyptostroboides
Dawn Redwood is a large, fast-growing, deciduous, pyramidal evergreen tree that grows up to 100' tall with attractive, feathery foliage. It prefers moist, deep, well-drained soils that are slightly acidic. Dawn Redwood was discovered during a plant expedition into remote China in the 1940s.
Taxonomy
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Metasequoia
Cupressaceae
Pinales
Also known as
Dawn Redwood, Dawn Redwood and Dawn redwood
How to care for Metasequoia Glyptostroboides
How often to water your Metasequoia Glyptostroboides
Metasequoia Glyptostroboides 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
Finding light for Dawn Redwood in your home
Metasequoia Glyptostroboides love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Metasequoia Glyptostroboides does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Metasequoia Glyptostroboides in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Metasequoia Glyptostroboides
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 Metasequoia Glyptostroboides after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Metasequoia Glyptostroboides
Metasequoia Glyptostroboides
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.