Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
not provided
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Petunia
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Petunia
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Petunia
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Petunie
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Pétunia
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Petunia
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
πετούνια
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Petúnia
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Petunia
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Petunia
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Petunia and White Cedar
Season and care of Petunia and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and White Cedar season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Petunia and White Cedar Physical Information
Petunia and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and White Cedar are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Petunia and White Cedar
Care of Petunia and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia 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.