Tater Tot Arborvitae Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot', commonly known as Tater Tot Arborvitae, is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with a fragrant, fan-like habit. It is slow-growing and has beautiful color throughout the year. It can grow to 24 inches or more with proper care, as it likes full sun and well-drained growing media. It is also easy to propagate from stem cuttings.
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Tater Tot Arborvitae
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Houseplants
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Thuja occidentalis 'Tater Tot'
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Genus
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Thuja
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Family
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Cupressaceae
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Order
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Pinales
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Tater Tot Arborvitae Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Tater Tot Arborvitae.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Tater Tot Arborvitae needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Tater Tot Arborvitae needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Tater Tot Arborvitae Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Tater Tot Arborvitae to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Tater Tot Arborvitae prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Tater Tot Arborvitae Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Tater Tot Arborvitae. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Tater Tot Arborvitae plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Tater Tot Arborvitae Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Tater Tot Arborvitae plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Tater Tot Arborvitae toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Tater Tot Arborvitae Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Tater Tot Arborvitae, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Tater Tot Arborvitae Native Region |
Find out where the Tater Tot Arborvitae plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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