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About Jasmine and Japanese Apricot


About Japanese Apricot and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Tree   

Origin
Southern Africa   
China, Korea   

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
All sorts of environments, Fertile bottom land, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-6   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
550.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
550.00 cm   
38

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
White, Pink, Rose   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Yellow   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Aristate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Early Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Budding, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   
Drought, Full Sun   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
antimicrobial, Gastrointestinal disorders, Ulcers   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Flowers, Fruits   

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance   
Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
PRUNUS mume   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Japanese Apricot   

In Hindi
चमेली   
जापानी खुबानी   

In German
Jasmin   
japanische Aprikose   

In French
Jasmin   
abricot japonais   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
albaricoque japonés   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
Ιαπωνικά Βερίκοκο   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
Apricot japonês   

In Polish
Jasmin   
japońska morela   

In Latin
Jasmin   
Persicum Italica   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Rosales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Prunus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
200   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Jasmine and Japanese Apricot

Wondering what are the properties of Jasmine and Japanese Apricot? We provide you with everything About Jasmine and Japanese Apricot. Jasmine has thorns and Japanese Apricot doesn't have thorns. Also Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Jasmine has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting and Japanese Apricot has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Jasmine and Japanese Apricot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Japanese Apricot

Season and care of Jasmine and Japanese Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Japanese Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Apricot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Apricot is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Apricot is Acidic, Neutral.

Jasmine and Japanese Apricot Physical Information

Jasmine and Japanese Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Apricot height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Japanese Apricot are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Japanese Apricot

Care of Jasmine and Japanese Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Japanese Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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