Techny Arborvitae Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Techny Arborvitae, sometimes called American Arborvitae, is a cypress tree plant in the Cupressaceae family. It likes to grow in clay and moist soil with good drainage and prefers full sunlight. This plant is susceptible to winter because the accumulation of ice and snow can damage the trunk.
Common Name |
American arborvitae, Eastern white cedar
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
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Genus
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Thuja
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Family
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Cupressaceae
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Order
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Pinales
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Techny Arborvitae Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Techny Arborvitae.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Techny Arborvitae needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Techny Arborvitae needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Techny Arborvitae Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Techny Arborvitae to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Techny Arborvitae to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Techny Arborvitae Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Techny Arborvitae. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Techny Arborvitae plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Techny Arborvitae Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Techny Arborvitae plant. |
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Maximum Height |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Spread |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Techny Arborvitae toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Techny Arborvitae Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Techny Arborvitae, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Techny Arborvitae Native Region |
Find out where the Techny Arborvitae plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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