Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Perennials
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Clivia
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Clivia
Incense Cedar
In French
Clivia
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Clivia
cedro de incienso
In Greek
κλίβια
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Clivia
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Clivia
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Clivia
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Clivia and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Incense Cedar. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clivia and Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Clivia and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Clivia and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Incense Cedar
Care of Clivia and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Clivia 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.