Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, 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
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
CITRUS hystrix
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
In Hindi
चमेली
काफ़िर लाइम
In German
Jasmin
Kaffernlimette
In Spanish
Hortensia
cafre
In Greek
υδραγεία
Καφρός Lime
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Kaffir Lime
In Polish
Jasmin
kaffir wapno
In Latin
Jasmin
Cafres Lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Jasmineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jasmine and Kaffir Lime
Season and care of Jasmine and Kaffir Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Kaffir Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Jasmine and Kaffir Lime Physical Information
Jasmine and Kaffir Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Kaffir Lime are as follows:
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
- Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Jasmine and Kaffir Lime
Care of Jasmine and Kaffir Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Kaffir Lime pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaffir Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.