Cedrela odorata aka Cigar Box Cedar

Taxonomy

Common names

Cigar Box Cedar, West Indian Cedar, Barbados Cedar

How to care for Cigar Box Cedar

Difficulty

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Cigar Box Cedar is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

Water

Cigar Box Cedar should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Cigar Box Cedar prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Toxicity

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

Region of origin

Cigar Box Cedar’s native range is Tropical America - Mexico to Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and French Guyana and the Caribbean.


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