Eastern Red Cedar

Kris Plant

About Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant

Eastern Red Cedar

Kris Plant

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Tender Perennial

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Pastures, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-710-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

V-Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season

Needs a lot of water initially

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost

since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Rhizomes

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

ALOCASIA x amazonica

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

Alocasia

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Alocasia

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Alocasia

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Alocasia

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Alocasia

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Alocasia

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Alocasia

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Alocasia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Pinales

Arales

Family

Cupressaceae

Araceae

Genus

Juniperus

Alocasia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Mirini

Colocasiodeae

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Aroideae

Number of Species

50-

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Kris Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Red Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Kris Plant has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant

Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.

Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.