Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
South America, Brazil
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Sinningia
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Sinningia
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Sinningia
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Sinningia
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Sinningia
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Sinningia
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sinningia
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Sinningia Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Sinningia are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sinningia
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.