Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Perennials
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Clivia
White Cedar
In Hindi
Clivia
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Clivia
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Clivia
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Clivia
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
κλίβια
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Clivia
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Clivia
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Clivia
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Clivia and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Techny Arborvitae. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Techny Arborvitae doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Clivia and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Clivia and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Clivia and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.