Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae, or American Arborvitae, is a low-maintenance shrub that adds a unique texture to the landscape. It is very popular with gardeners because it adapts to different garden styles. The plant grows like a bowling ball, unique and dense, hence the name Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae.
Common Name |
Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae or American 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 'Mr. Bowling Ball'
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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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Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Mr. Bowling Ball 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 Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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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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Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae toxic to pets? |
Yes
Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae plants are poisonous to cats and dogs if touched or ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Mr. Bowling Ball 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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Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae Native Region |
Find out where the Mr. Bowling Ball Arborvitae plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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