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