Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
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Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Stevia
Incense Cedar
In French
Stevia
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Stevia
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Stevia
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Stevia
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Stewia
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Stevia
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Stevia and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Incense Cedar. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Stevia and Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Stevia and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Stevia and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Incense Cedar
Care of Stevia and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Stevia 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.