Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
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Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
12-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, 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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
White Cedar
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
Quisco
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Quisco
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Quisco
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Quisco
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Quisco
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Quisco
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Quisco
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Quisco
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Quisco
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quisco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Quisco Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Quisco are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Quisco leaf color:
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Quisco
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Quisco 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 Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.