Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
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Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Stevia
In French
Encens Cedar
Stevia
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Stevia
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Stevia
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Stevia
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Stewia
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Stevia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Stevia
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Stevia Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Stevia are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Stevia
Care of Incense Cedar and Stevia 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 Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.