Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
PENTAS
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Pentas plant
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Thuya occidental
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
planta pentas
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
planta Pentas
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Pentas herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Cupressaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of White Cedar and Pentas
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Pentas? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Pentas. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Pentas 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 Pentas 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 Pentas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Pentas
Season and care of White Cedar and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and Pentas Physical Information
White Cedar and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Pentas are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of White Cedar and Pentas
Care of White Cedar and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.