White Cedar

Herb Robert

About White Cedar and Herb Robert

White Cedar

Herb Robert

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

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

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Types

Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae

Geranium robertianum

Number of Varieties

121

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland

Shaded sites, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-9

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9 - 1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Yellow Brown

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brownish Red, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Red, Green, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green, Brown

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Scale-like imbricate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

THUJA occidentalis

GERANIUM robertianum

Common Name

northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

In Hindi

Thuja occidentalis

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

In German

Abendländischer Lebensbaum

Kraut Robert

In French

Thuya occidental

herbe à Robert

In Spanish

Tuya del Canadá

hierba de San Roberto

In Greek

Thuja occidentalis

βότανο Robert

In Portuguese

Thuja occidentalis

erva robert

In Polish

Żywotnik_zachodni

herb robert

In Latin

Thuja occidentalis

Robertus herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Geraniales

Family

Cupressaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Thuja

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

575

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Properties of White Cedar and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Herb Robert. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of White Cedar and Herb Robert

Season and care of White Cedar and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

White Cedar and Herb Robert Physical Information

White Cedar and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Herb Robert are as follows:

White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of White Cedar and Herb Robert

Care of White Cedar and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.