Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Eastern Australia
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Shrub
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well 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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Zeder
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Encens Cedar
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
incensum Cedar
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Hibiscus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Incense Cedar and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.