Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
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, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Shell Ginger
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Shell Ginger
In French
Thuya occidental
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Pinales
Zingiberales
Family
Cupressaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of White Cedar and Shell Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Shell Ginger? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Shell Ginger. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Shell Ginger
Season and care of White Cedar and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and Shell Ginger Physical Information
White Cedar and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Shell Ginger are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Cedar and Shell Ginger
Care of White Cedar and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.