Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
-
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
-
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Celosia
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Celosia
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Celosia
In French
Cedar japonais
Celosia
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Celosia
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Celosia
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Celosia
In Polish
japoński cedr
celosia
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Celosia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Celosia
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celosia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Celosia is Neutral.
Japanese Cedar and Celosia Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Celosia are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Celosia
Care of Japanese Cedar and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.