Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
South Africa
Types
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Ipomoea quamoclit
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Ipomoea quamoclit
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
star glory , hummingbird vine
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Kunjlata
In German
Tabernaemontana
Ipomoea quamoclit
In French
Tabernaemontana
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Ipomoea quamoclit
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Ipomoea quamoclit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Apocynaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine
Wondering what are the properties of Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine? We provide you with everything About Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine. Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Cypress Vine doesn't have thorns. Also Crape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cypress Vine 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 Cypress Vine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cypress Vine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
- Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine
Care of Crape Jasmine and Cypress Vine 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 Cypress Vine pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cypress Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.