Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Japan
Argentina
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
Hay fever
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Cholla
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Cedar japonais
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
cedro japonés
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
planta Salão
In Polish
japoński cedr
roślin Hall
In Latin
Italica Cedar
plant Hall
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cyptomeria
Tephrocactus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Cholla
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and Cholla Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Cholla are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Japanese Cedar and Cholla
Care of Japanese Cedar and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.