Thuja Plant
Thuja occidentalis, commonly called Thuja, grows 10-20 ft tall, slow growth rate, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, medium moisture, not edible, and no medicinal uses.
Habit
Evergreen coniferous tree
Height
4 to 6 m
Growth
Slow to moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Partial shade or full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes (used in traditional medicine)
Origin
North America, Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
15 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Wood Production
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize once in spring with slow-release fertilizer
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Anthracnose
Leaf discoloration, root decay, powdery coating, rusty spots, branch dieback
Copper sulfate, mancozeb, dithane