Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
-
Cerbera laeta, Cerbera floribunda, Cerbera odollam
Habitat
Upland
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
-9999
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular 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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Phosphorous, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
CERBERA
Common Name
Daphne plant
Cerbera
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Cerbera
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Cerbera
In French
plante Daphne
Cerbera
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Cerbera
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Cerbera
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Cerbera
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Cerbera
In Latin
Daphne plant
Cerbera
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Daphne and Cerbera
Season and care of Daphne and Cerbera is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Cerbera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cerbera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Cerbera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Cerbera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Cerbera Physical Information
Daphne and Cerbera physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cerbera height is - and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Cerbera are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cerbera flower color: White and Ivory
- Cerbera leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Cerbera
Care of Daphne and Cerbera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cerbera pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cerbera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.