Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
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Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Schefflera
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Schefflera
In German
Zeder
Schefflera
In French
Encens Cedar
Schefflera
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Schefflera
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Schefflera
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Schefflera
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Schefflera
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Schefflera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Incense Cedar and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Schefflera. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Schefflera 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 Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Schefflera
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Schefflera Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Incense Cedar and Schefflera
Care of Incense Cedar and Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.