Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
India, Iran
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Asafoetida
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
हींग
In German
Tabernaemontana
asafoetida
In French
Tabernaemontana
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Asa fétida
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Asafoetida
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Asafoetida
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Ferula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida. Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Crape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida
Care of Crape Jasmine and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.