Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cornus controversa
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Nymphaea alba
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Weiße Seerose
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Nymphaeales
Family
Cornaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Nymphaea Alba pruning is done 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.