Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Red
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Diuretic, Fever
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM wallichii
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Bridal Veil, Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich's glorybower, Nutan bleeding heart
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Bridal veil plant
Red Cardinal
In German
Brautschleier Pflanze
Red Cardinal
In French
usine de voile de mariée
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
planta de velo de novia
Cárdenas
In Greek
Νυφικό πέπλο φυτό
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
planta véu de noiva
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Welon roślin
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Flammeum herba
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Clerodendrum
Erythrina
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Teucrioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bridal Veil and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Bridal Veil and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Bridal Veil and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bridal Veil season is Fall and Red Cardinal season is Fall. The type of soil for Bridal Veil is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bridal Veil is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bridal Veil and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Bridal Veil and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Bridal Veil height is 76.20 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bridal Veil and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Bridal Veil flower color: White
Bridal Veil leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bridal Veil and Red Cardinal
Care of Bridal Veil and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bridal Veil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.