Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Terrestrial, Wet lands
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Elephant Ear
In German
Zeder
Elephant Ear
In French
Encens Cedar
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Elephant Ear
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Elephant Ear
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Elephant Ear
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Alismatales
Family
Cupressaceae
Araceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Alocasia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Incense Cedar and Elephant Ear
Care of Incense Cedar and Elephant Ear 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 Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.