Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Damp
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Coleus
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Buntnessel
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Vieux garçon
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
coleo
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Coleus
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
cóleus
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Coleus
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Coleus
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Coleus and White Cedar
Season and care of Coleus and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and White Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and White Cedar Physical Information
Coleus and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coleus and White Cedar are as follows:
Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coleus and White Cedar
Care of Coleus and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.