Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Chorisia speciosa
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Chorisia
Tabernaemontana
In German
Chorisia
Tabernaemontana
In French
Chorisia
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Chorisia
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Chorisia
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Chorisia
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Chorisia
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Chorisia
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Bombacaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Ceiba
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Chorisia and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Chorisia and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Chorisia and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Chorisia and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chorisia and Crape Jasmine
Care of Chorisia and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.