Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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 deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
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In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Twinleaf
In German
Tabernaemontana
Twinleaf
In French
Tabernaemontana
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Twinleaf
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Twinleaf
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Twinleaf
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Apocynaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf. Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Crape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf
Care of Crape Jasmine and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.