Eastern Red Cedar

Lobelia

About Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia

Eastern Red Cedar

Lobelia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

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

America

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi

Number of Varieties

2415

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

Open areas, River side, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-1

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm0.38 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Blue, Red, Violet, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Cushion

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

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

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

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

Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

Lobelia laxiflora

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Lobelia

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

Lobelia

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Lobelie

In French

Red Cedar Orient

Lobelia

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

Lobelia

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

λοβηλία

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Lobélia

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Lobelia

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Lobelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Pinales

Asterales

Family

Cupressaceae

Campanulaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Lobelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Lobelioideae

Number of Species

50415

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Lobelia 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 Lobelia 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 Lobelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.