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About Jasmine and Japanese Forest Grass


About Japanese Forest Grass and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Grass   

Origin
Southern Africa   
Japan   

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

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
meadows, Riverbanks, Wet Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9 - 5   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Yellow, Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Orange, Yellow green, Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green, Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Oblovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

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

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Dry soil, Shallow soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
From Rhizomes   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Keep ground moist   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Consistently   

In Winter
Average Water   
Adequately   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

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

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   
Prune grass to maintain level, Prune if you want to improve plant shape   

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   
organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Ants, Beetles, Caterpillar   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Beautification, Ground Cover   

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

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Provides ground cover, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Acne, Aging, Laxative   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Leaves   

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   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass   

In Hindi
चमेली   
जापानी वन घास   

In German
Jasmin   
Japanische gras   

In French
Jasmin   
Forêt herbe japonaise   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
forestales hierba japonesa   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
Ιαπωνικά γρασίδι δάσος   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
floresta grama japonês   

In Polish
Jasmin   
Japoński las lato   

In Latin
Jasmin   
Forest gramina Italica   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Angiosperms   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Monocots   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Poales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Hachanechloa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Arundinariinae   

Number of Species
200   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Jasmine and Japanese Forest Grass

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

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Japanese Forest Grass

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

Jasmine and Japanese Forest Grass Physical Information

Jasmine and Japanese Forest Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Japanese Forest Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Japanese Forest Grass are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Japanese Forest Grass

Care of Jasmine and Japanese Forest Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Japanese Forest Grass pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Forest Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Adequately.

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