Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Incense Cedar
In German
Ringelblume
Zeder
In French
pot Marigold
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Caléndula
cedro de incienso
In Greek
καλέντουλα
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Pot Marigold
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Calendula
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Incense Cedar season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar
Care of Pot Marigold and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.