Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Brown
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
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
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds
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
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
चमेली
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Jasmin
Kapok baum
In French
Jasmin
Fromager
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Mafumeira
In Polish
Jasmin
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Aloaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Jasmineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jasmine and Kapok
Season and care of Jasmine and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Jasmine and Kapok Physical Information
Jasmine and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Kapok are as follows:
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Jasmine and Kapok
Care of Jasmine and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.