Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Woodland Garden
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
COLEONEMA pulchrum
CORNUS amomum
Common Name
Breath of Heaven
red willow
In Hindi
Breath of Heaven Plant
silky dogwood
In German
Atem des Himmels Pflanze
silky dogwood
In French
Breath of Heaven Plante
silky dogwood
In Spanish
Aliento del Cielo Planta
silky dogwood
In Greek
Ανάσα του Ουρανού Φυτών
silky dogwood
In Portuguese
Respiração do Céu Planta
silky dogwood
In Polish
Breath of Heaven Zakładu
silky dogwood
In Latin
Gaudete de caelo Planta
silky dogwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Rutaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood. Breath-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns and Silky Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Breath-of-Heaven does not have fragrant flowers. Breath-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Pollen and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood
Season and care of Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breath-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silky Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breath-of-Heaven is Loam, Sand and for Silky Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breath-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral and for Silky Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood Physical Information
Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Breath-of-Heaven height is 304.80 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Silky Dogwood height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood are as follows:
Breath-of-Heaven flower color: Red and Pink
Breath-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Silky Dogwood flower color: Ivory
- Silky Dogwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood
Care of Breath-of-Heaven and Silky Dogwood 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 Silky Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breath-of-Heaven needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silky Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.