Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
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
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White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cuneate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Tilaka
In French
Encens Cedar
Tilapia
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
tilapia
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
tilaka
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
tilaka
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
tilakiem
In Latin
incensum Cedar
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Symplocos
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Incense Cedar and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Tilaka. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Tilaka
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Tilaka Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Tilaka are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Tilaka
Care of Incense Cedar and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.