Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Cornus controversa
Heliconiaceae
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Heliconia
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Heliconia
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Heliconia
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Heliconia
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Heliconia
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Heliconia
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Zingiberales
Family
Cornaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Heliconia
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Heliconia Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Heliconia are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Heliconia
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.