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About Allamanda and Desert Willow


About Desert Willow and Allamanda


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Shrub   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Southwestern United States, Mexico   

Types
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
6   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions   
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14   
7-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-5   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24   
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23   

Habit
Vining/Climbing   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon   
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Multi-Color   

Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink   
Orange   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought, Heat Tolerance   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry   
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria   
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers, Leaves, Stem   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine   
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'   
CHILOPSIS linearis   

Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine   
Desert Willow   

In Hindi
Allamanda   
रेगिस्तान विलो   

In German
Allamanda   
Wüsten Weide   

In French
Allamanda   
desert Willow   

In Spanish
Allamanda   
Desert Willow   

In Greek
Allamanda   
έρημο Willow   

In Portuguese
Allamanda   
Willow deserto   

In Polish
Allamanda   
desert Willow   

In Latin
Allamanda   
desert Willow   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Not Available   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Lamiales   

Family
Apocynaceae   
Bignoniaceae   

Genus
Allamanda   
Chilopsis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Apocyneae   
Tecomeae   

Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
12   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Allamanda and Desert Willow

Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Desert Willow? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Desert Willow. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Desert Willow doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Desert Willow has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Allamanda and Desert Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Allamanda and Desert Willow

Season and care of Allamanda and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Allamanda and Desert Willow Physical Information

Allamanda and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Desert Willow are as follows:

Care of Allamanda and Desert Willow

Care of Allamanda and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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