Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Australia
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
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Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Keep immersed in water
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
Poorly 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Pepperwort
In German
Zeder
Pepperwort
In French
Encens Cedar
Pepperwort
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Pepperwort
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Pepperwort
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Pepperwort
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Pepperwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Charophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Marsileaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Marsilea
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Incense Cedar and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Pepperwort. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Pepperwort
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Pepperwort Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Incense Cedar and Pepperwort
Care of Incense Cedar and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.