Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
White Cedar
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
Techny Arborvitae
In German
fall phlox
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Fall Phlox
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Fall Phlox and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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.