Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Europe
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
चुकंदर
In French
Encens Cedar
betterave
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
remolacha
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
beterraba
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
buraczany
In Latin
incensum Cedar
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cupressaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Beet
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Beet Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Beet are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Beet
Care of Incense Cedar and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.