Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Spider mites
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CESTRUM nocturnum
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
रातरानी
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Nachtjasmin
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
jasmin de nuit
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
dama de noche
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
νύχτα γιασεμιά
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
jasmim-da-noite
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
noc kwitnący jaśmin
In Latin
Hedysarum
nox Aenean virent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Night Blooming Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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.