Degroot's Spire Arborvitae Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Degroot's Spire Arborvitae, often called the Arborvitae plant, is a dwarf tree that is always green, compact and has slow growth. Its aroma resembles citrus and even fresh fruit. This plant belongs to the Cupressaceae or cypress family. It is suitable as an ornamental plant indoors or outdoors because it is safe for pets.
Common Name |
Northern White-cedar, Eastern White-cedar, or Arborvitae
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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 'DeGroot's Spire'
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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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Degroot's Spire Arborvitae Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Degroot's Spire Arborvitae.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Degroot's Spire Arborvitae needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Degroot's Spire Arborvitae needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Degroot's Spire Arborvitae Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Degroot's Spire Arborvitae to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
20°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Degroot's Spire Arborvitae prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Degroot's Spire Arborvitae Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Degroot's Spire Arborvitae. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Degroot's Spire Arborvitae plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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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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Degroot's Spire Arborvitae Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Degroot's Spire Arborvitae plant. |
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Maximum Height |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Degroot's Spire 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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Degroot's Spire Arborvitae Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Degroot's Spire 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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Degroot's Spire Arborvitae Native Region |
Find out where the Degroot's Spire Arborvitae plant originated. |
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Country |
Canada
United States of America (the)
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