Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Iran
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Asafoetida
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
हींग
Tabernaemontana
In German
asafoetida
Tabernaemontana
In French
Asafoetida
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Asafoetida
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Asafoetida
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Gentianales
Family
Fagaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Ferula
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage. 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 Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine
Care of Asafoetida and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.