Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
CESTRUM nocturnum
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
In German
Stachelbeere
Nachtjasmin
In French
Groseille à maquereau
jasmin de nuit
In Spanish
Grosella
dama de noche
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
νύχτα γιασεμιά
In Portuguese
Groselha
jasmim-da-noite
In Polish
Agrest
noc kwitnący jaśmin
In Latin
hominem
nox Aenean virent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Cestrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Night Blooming Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.