Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China
Hybrid origin, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Upland
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
constipation, Cough, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
PRUNUS dulcis 'Carmel'
Common Name
Daphne plant
Almond
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
बादाम
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Mandel
In French
plante Daphne
Amande
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Almendra
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Amêndoa
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Migdałowy
In Latin
Daphne plant
amygdalus, impinguabitur locusta
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Daphne and Almond
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Almond? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Almond. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Almond 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 Daphne and Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Almond
Season and care of Daphne and Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Almond season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Almond is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Almond Physical Information
Daphne and Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Almond height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Almond are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Daphne and Almond
Care of Daphne and Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Almond pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.