Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Not Available
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IRESINE herbstii
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
Bloodleaf Plant
Allamanda
In German
Bloodleaf Pflanze
Allamanda
In French
Feuillesang Plante
Allamanda
In Spanish
Planta Sangrienta
Allamanda
In Greek
Bloodleaf φυτών
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Bloodleaf Planta
Allamanda
In Polish
Bloodleaf roślin
Allamanda
In Latin
Planta Bloodleaf
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gomphreneae
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Bloodleaf and Allamanda
Wondering what are the properties of Bloodleaf and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Bloodleaf and Allamanda. Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Bloodleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Bloodleaf has allergic reactions like Pollen and Allamanda has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Bloodleaf and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bloodleaf and Allamanda
Season and care of Bloodleaf and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Bloodleaf and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bloodleaf is Loam and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bloodleaf and Allamanda Physical Information
Bloodleaf and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bloodleaf and Allamanda are as follows:
Bloodleaf flower color: Not Available
Bloodleaf leaf color: Red, Green and Purple
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bloodleaf and Allamanda
Care of Bloodleaf and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and 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. In summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.