Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
North America
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Incense Cedar
In German
fall phlox
Zeder
In French
Fall Phlox
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Fall Phlox
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Fall Phlox
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Phlox cadent
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Incense Cedar
Care of Fall Phlox and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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.