Origin
Polynesia
China, Japan
Types
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
False Aralia
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Aralia
Japanese Cedar
In German
falsch Aralia
der japanischen Zeder
In French
faux Aralia
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
cedro japonés
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Cedar japonês
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
japoński cedr
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Italica Cedar
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Plerandra
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Aralia and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of False Aralia and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
False Aralia and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Japanese Cedar flower color:
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of False Aralia and Japanese Cedar
Care of False Aralia and Japanese 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 Japanese Cedar pruning is done 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.