Rheingold Arborvitae Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Rheingold Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold') is a shrub in the Cupressaceae family that prefers partial shade to full sun. It can grow up to 5 feet tall and looks great as an ornamental plant. The leaves are very pleasing to the eye, being slightly golden in summer and turning a strong copper color in winter.
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Rheingold 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 'Rheingold'
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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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Rheingold Arborvitae Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Rheingold Arborvitae.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Rheingold Arborvitae needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Rheingold Arborvitae needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Rheingold Arborvitae Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Rheingold Arborvitae to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
31°F
to 95°F
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Rheingold Arborvitae Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Rheingold Arborvitae. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Rheingold Arborvitae plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
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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Rheingold Arborvitae Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Rheingold Arborvitae plant. |
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Maximum Height |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Rheingold Arborvitae toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Rheingold Arborvitae Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Rheingold 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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Rheingold Arborvitae Native Region |
Find out where the Rheingold Arborvitae plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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