Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
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Cornus controversa
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Used in parkland
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
tail flower
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Schwanz Blume
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
tail flower
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Tail flower
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Tail flower
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pothoideae
Cornoideae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Tail Flower and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tail Flower and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Tail Flower and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Tail Flower and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Tail Flower and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Tail Flower 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.