Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
America
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
-
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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Skin irritation
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
तोरी
In German
Tabernaemontana
Zucchini
In French
Tabernaemontana
Courgette
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
calabacín
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
abobrinha
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Kabaczek
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Violales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Zucchini
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Zucchini Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Zucchini are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Zucchini
Care of Crape Jasmine and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.