Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Temperate Regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Incense Cedar
In German
Silver Sage
Zeder
In French
Silver Sage
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
silver Sage
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Silver Sage
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
silver Sage
cedro de incenso
In Polish
silver Sage
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Argentum Sage
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Silver Sage and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Incense Cedar. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like . 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 Silver Sage and Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Silver Sage and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Silver Sage and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Incense Cedar
Care of Silver Sage and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done 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 Silver Sage 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.