Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Siberian Iris
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
Incense Cedar
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
Zeder
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
incensum Cedar
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Incense Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Incense Cedar
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.