Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
APLECTRUM hyemale
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Adam and Eve, Putty Root
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Hydrangea
In German
Zeder
Hortensie
In French
Encens Cedar
Hortensia
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Hortensia
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Hortênsia
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Hortensja
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Hibiscus
Family
Cupressaceae
Orchidaceae
Properties of Incense Cedar and Putty Root
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Putty Root? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Putty Root. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Putty Root doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Putty Root 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 Putty Root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Putty Root
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Putty Root is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Putty Root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Putty Root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Putty Root is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Putty Root is Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Putty Root Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Putty Root physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Putty Root height is 15.20 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Putty Root are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Putty Root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Putty Root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Putty Root
Care of Incense Cedar and Putty Root 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 Putty Root 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 Putty Root needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.