Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Central America
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Ornamental
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
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
-
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Zeder
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Encens Cedar
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
incensum Cedar
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Gomphrena
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Globe Amaranth
Care of Incense Cedar and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.