Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Cornus controversa
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering during dry weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Pelargonium
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Pelargonium
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Pelargonium
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Pelargonium
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Pelargonium
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cornales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Pelargonium and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Pelargonium and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Pelargonium and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.