Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Chincherinchee
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Thuya occidental
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Cupressaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of White Cedar and Chincherinchee
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Chincherinchee? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Chincherinchee. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns. Also White Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. White Cedar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes and Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes. 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 White Cedar and Chincherinchee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Chincherinchee
Season and care of White Cedar and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Cedar and Chincherinchee Physical Information
White Cedar and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Chincherinchee are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of White Cedar and Chincherinchee
Care of White Cedar and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.