Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Cestrum nocturnum
Habitat
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
CESTRUM nocturnum
Common Name
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
In Hindi
Bread Tree
रातरानी
In German
Brotbaum
Nachtjasmin
In French
Bread Arbre
jasmin de nuit
In Spanish
Árbol del pan
dama de noche
In Greek
ψωμί Δέντρο
νύχτα γιασεμιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de pão
jasmim-da-noite
In Polish
chleb Drzewo
noc kwitnący jaśmin
In Latin
panis ligno
nox Aenean virent
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Solanales
Family
Cycadaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Cestrum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bread Tree and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Bread Tree and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Tree and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Tree and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Bread Tree and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Tree and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Care of Bread Tree and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Bread Tree and Night Blooming Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.