Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Brazil
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Ornamental plant
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Zeder
Dieffenbachie
In French
Encens Cedar
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Alismatales
Family
Cupressaceae
Araceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Dieffenbachia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Incense Cedar and Dumbcane
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Dumbcane? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Dumbcane. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Dumbcane doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Dumbcane
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Dumbcane Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Incense Cedar and Dumbcane
Care of Incense Cedar and Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.