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