Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLEONEMA pulchrum
CLERODENDRUM wallichii
Common Name
Breath of Heaven
Bridal Veil, Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower, Nutan bleeding heart
In Hindi
Breath of Heaven Plant
Bridal veil plant
In German
Atem des Himmels Pflanze
Brautschleier Pflanze
In French
Breath of Heaven Plante
usine de voile de mariée
In Spanish
Aliento del Cielo Planta
planta de velo de novia
In Greek
Ανάσα του Ουρανού Φυτών
Νυφικό πέπλο φυτό
In Portuguese
Respiração do Céu Planta
planta véu de noiva
In Polish
Breath of Heaven Zakładu
Welon roślin
In Latin
Gaudete de caelo Planta
Flammeum herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Coleonema
Clerodendrum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Teucrioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil
Wondering what are the properties of Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil? We provide you with everything About Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil. Breath-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Bridal Veil doesn't have thorns. Also Breath-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Breath-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Pollen and Bridal Veil has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil
Season and care of Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil is important to know. While considering everything about Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breath-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bridal Veil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breath-of-Heaven is Loam, Sand and for Bridal Veil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breath-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral and for Bridal Veil is Acidic, Neutral.
Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil Physical Information
Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil physical information is very important for comparison. Breath-of-Heaven height is 304.80 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Bridal Veil height is 76.20 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil are as follows:
Breath-of-Heaven flower color: Red and Pink
Breath-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Bridal Veil flower color: White
- Bridal Veil leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil
Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Bridal Veil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Breath-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bridal Veil pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Breath-of-Heaven needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bridal Veil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.