Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Beans
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
बीजपत्र
In German
Zeder
Cotyledon
In French
Encens Cedar
Cotyledon
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Cotyledon
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Cotyledon
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Liścień
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Cotyledon
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Cotyledon L.
Properties of Incense Cedar and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Cotyledon. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Incense Cedar and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Cotyledon
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Cotyledon Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Cotyledon are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Cotyledon
Care of Incense Cedar and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.