Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
चमेली
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Jasmin
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Jasmin
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Hortensia
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Jasmin
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Jasmin
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Euphorbiales
Family
Aloaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Jasminium
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Jasmineae
Aleuritideae
Season and Care of Jasmine and Kukui
Season and care of Jasmine and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jasmine and Kukui Physical Information
Jasmine and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Kukui are as follows:
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Jasmine and Kukui
Care of Jasmine and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.