Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Floodplains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
Common Name
orange jessamine
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
shooting star
In German
Hammersträucher
shooting star
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
Dodecatheon
In Spanish
Cestrum
Dodecatheon
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
shooting star
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
Dodecatheon
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
shooting star
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
shooting star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Primulales
Family
Solanaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Cestrum
Dodecatheon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Shooting Star
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Shooting Star is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Shooting Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Shooting Star season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Shooting Star Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Shooting Star physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Shooting Star are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
- Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Shooting Star
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Shooting Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cestrum aurantiacum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.