Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Jessamine
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
चमेली
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Hedysarum
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Jessamine doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Jessamine has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Jessamine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.