Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
White Cedar
In Hindi
taraw palm
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Taraw palme
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Taraw palm
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Taraw palma
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
Techny Tuja
In Latin
taraw palmarum
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Serdang and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Serdang and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Serdang and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Serdang and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Serdang and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Serdang and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.