Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
White Cedar
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
ब्राह्मी
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Brahmi
In Polish
Techny Tuja
brahmi
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Brahmi
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cupressaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Brahmi
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Brahmi Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Brahmi are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Brahmi
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.