Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
CESTRUM nocturnum
Common Name
Desert Willow
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
रातरानी
In German
Wüsten Weide
Nachtjasmin
In French
desert Willow
jasmin de nuit
In Spanish
Desert Willow
dama de noche
In Greek
έρημο Willow
νύχτα γιασεμιά
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
jasmim-da-noite
In Polish
desert Willow
noc kwitnący jaśmin
In Latin
desert Willow
nox Aenean virent
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Desert Willow and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Desert Willow and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Desert Willow and Night Blooming Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.