Thujopsis
About Thujopsis
Hiba Arborvitae is a conical needled evergreen native to Japan in the cypress family. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic soils. It can be susceptible to branch breakage from snow and ice and winter burn on leaves.
Taxonomy
Thujopsis dolabrata
Thujopsis
Cupressaceae
Pinales
Also known as
Thujopsis, asunaro, hiba, false arborvitae and hiba arborvitae
How to care for Thujopsis
How often to water your Thujopsis
Thujopsis needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Thujopsis in your home
Thujopsis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Thujopsis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Thujopsis
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 Thujopsis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Thujopsis
Thujopsis
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.