Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
persian violet
Thuja occidentalis
In German
persian violet
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
persian violet
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Persian Violet
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Gentianaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Persian Violet and White Cedar
Season and care of Persian Violet and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and White Cedar Physical Information
Persian Violet and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and White Cedar are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and White Cedar
Care of Persian Violet and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.