Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Cornoideae
Properties of Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. 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 Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Guzmania and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.