Mature size & growth rate

How big does Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara 'Feelin' Blue') get?

Also called Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar, Weeping Blue Himalayan Cedar, Blue Deodar Cedar.

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About Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar

Cedrus deodara 'Feelin' Blue' · also called Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar, Weeping Blue Himalayan Cedar · houseplant

A prostrate to low-spreading dwarf cultivar of the Deodar Cedar, native to the western Himalayas, selected for its striking steel-blue, pendulous foliage. Left unsupported it spreads as a ground-hugging mat; when staked it forms a small weeping standard with gracefully arching branches. Full sun and excellent drainage are non-negotiable — this cultivar is drought-tolerant once established but will not tolerate wet roots. True Cedrus deodara is not toxic to cats or dogs.

Mature size: Typically 30–60 cm tall and 1.5–3 m wide as a groundcover; when staked to 90 cm the canopy cascades to about 1.5 m wide.

Indoor size vs how big it gets in the wild

Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar is a tree at heart. Indoors a pot and your ceiling keep it to typically 30–60 cm tall and 1.5–3 m wide as a groundcover, but in the ground it is a different scale of plant entirely (when staked to 90 cm the canopy cascades to about 1.5 m wide.). Indoors and in a pot, expect typically 30–60 cm tall and 1.5–3 m wide as a groundcover. In the ground with no restriction it is a completely different plant — when staked to 90 cm the canopy cascades to about 1.5 m wide. — which is why the pot, the light and the pruning matter so much for the size you actually end up with.

It gains real height on a trunk or main stem, adding a tier of leaves a year and eventually reaching for the ceiling — this is a plant you grow up, not out.

Growth rate and years to mature

Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar is a moderate grower. Realistically, expect three to six years to reach mature indoor size, gaining a steady amount each growing season. Its feeding profile backs this up: apply a balanced granular slow-release fertiliser in early spring; established plants need little feeding as excess nitrogen promotes soft growth susceptible to disease.

Want this turned into the right next pot at the right moment? The pot size calculator and the feelin' blue deodar cedar repotting guide cover when and how much to size up — pot size is one of the biggest levers on how fast feelin' blue deodar cedar grows.

How to keep feelin' blue deodar cedar smaller

You are not stuck with the maximum size. For feelin' blue deodar cedar specifically, these are the levers, in order of impact:

The decisive tool is the secateurs: feelin' blue deodar cedar can be topped (cut the main growing tip) to cap its height and force a bushier, shorter shape.
Keeping it deliberately pot-bound in a snug container slows the whole plant and limits ultimate size.
Prune in spring so it heals fast; remove the tallest leader back to a node to reset the height.
Expect to top or hard-prune it every year or two — left alone it heads for the ceiling.

The keep-it-smaller method, step by step

Pick the new height. Decide how tall you want feelin' blue deodar cedar and find a leaf node or branch point just below that.
Top the main stem. Cut the main growing tip cleanly just above that node in spring; this permanently caps the height and forces side branches.
Keep the pot snug. Avoid jumping to a much bigger pot — a slightly restricted rootball keeps the whole plant smaller.
Maintain the shape. Prune back the tallest new leaders each spring to hold it at the height you chose.

How to grow feelin' blue deodar cedar bigger or faster

If you want it to fill the space sooner, push the conditions rather than hoping — for feelin' blue deodar cedar the accelerators are:

It already wants the bright light it needs; warmth, a yearly pot-up and spring-summer feed are the accelerators.
Pot up a size every year or two while young; restricted roots are the main thing holding height back.
Feed regularly through the growing season and keep it warm — height comes from sustained good conditions.

Light is almost always the ceiling. The feelin' blue deodar cedar light requirements page covers exactly how bright a spot it needs to grow at its potential instead of stalling.

When feelin' blue deodar cedar outgrows the room (or the pot)

"Too big" usually arrives as one of these signs for feelin' blue deodar cedar:

The top leaves pressing against or bent by the ceiling — the classic "this is now too tall indoors" sign.
It has to be moved away from a light source it has literally outgrown.
Roots filling the largest pot you can reasonably keep indoors — at that point it is top-or-prune or move it outside (if hardy).

If it is the pot rather than the room, it is a repotting job, not a goodbye — see the feelin' blue deodar cedar repotting guide. If you want more of this plant instead of a bigger one, the feelin' blue deodar cedar propagation guide turns prunings into new plants.

Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar size — frequently asked questions

How big does feelin' blue deodar cedar get?

Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar reaches typically 30–60 cm tall and 1.5–3 m wide as a groundcover when grown indoors, and far larger where it grows unrestricted (when staked to 90 cm the canopy cascades to about 1.5 m wide.). It gains real height on a trunk or main stem, adding a tier of leaves a year and eventually reaching for the ceiling — this is a plant you grow up, not out.

Is feelin' blue deodar cedar slow or fast growing?

Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar is a moderate grower. Expect three to six years to reach mature indoor size, gaining a steady amount each growing season. Feelin' Blue Deodar Cedar is a tree at heart. Indoors a pot and your ceiling keep it to typically 30–60 cm tall and 1.5–3 m wide as a groundcover, but in the ground it is a different scale of plant entirely (when staked to 90 cm the canopy cascades to about 1.5 m wide.).

How long does feelin' blue deodar cedar take to reach full size?

Roughly three to six years to reach mature indoor size, gaining a steady amount each growing season. Light, pot size and feeding move that timeline more than anything else.

How do I keep feelin' blue deodar cedar smaller?

The decisive tool is the secateurs: feelin' blue deodar cedar can be topped (cut the main growing tip) to cap its height and force a bushier, shorter shape. Keeping it deliberately pot-bound in a snug container slows the whole plant and limits ultimate size. Prune in spring so it heals fast; remove the tallest leader back to a node to reset the height. Expect to top or hard-prune it every year or two — left alone it heads for the ceiling.

How can I make feelin' blue deodar cedar grow bigger or faster?

It already wants the bright light it needs; warmth, a yearly pot-up and spring-summer feed are the accelerators. Pot up a size every year or two while young; restricted roots are the main thing holding height back. Feed regularly through the growing season and keep it warm — height comes from sustained good conditions.