Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Cornus controversa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
Flower Color
Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little 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
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Schlumbergera
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Schlumbergera
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Cactaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cornoideae
Properties of Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like and Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Wedding Cake Tree season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 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 Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Schlumbergera and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Schlumbergera 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.