Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
False Aralia
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Aralia
Incense Cedar
In German
falsch Aralia
Zeder
In French
faux Aralia
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Aralia false
cedro de incenso
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
falsum Aralia
incensum Cedar
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Plerandra
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Aralia and Incense Cedar
Season and care of False Aralia and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Incense Cedar Physical Information
False Aralia and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Incense Cedar are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of False Aralia and Incense Cedar
Care of False Aralia and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.