Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
-
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
White Cedar
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
Calla Lily
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Lys calla
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Cala
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Calla
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Calla Lily
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Alismatales
Family
Cupressaceae
Araceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Calla Lily
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Techny Arborvitae and Calla Lily Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Calla Lily are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Calla Lily
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.