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About Jasmine and Ponytail Palm


About Ponytail Palm and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Biennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Tree   

Origin
Southern Africa   
Mexico   

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   
Cat palm, Date palm, Old Man palm   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
gardens, Grassland   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
12-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
457.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
365.76 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Not Available   

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   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Long hair-like leaves   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

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   
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   
Red blotch   

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

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites, Spider Mites   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Blurred vision, Diarrhea, Rash, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Showy Purposes   

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   
Air purification, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Not Available   

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   
Not Available   

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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
BEAUCARNEA recurvata   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Bottle Palm, Ponytail Palm   

In Hindi
चमेली   
Ponytail Palm   

In German
Jasmin   
Pferdeschwanz Palm   

In French
Jasmin   
Ponytail Palm   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
Cola de caballo de palma   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
αλογοουρά παλάμη   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
rabo- de palma   

In Polish
Jasmin   
kucyk palmowy   

In Latin
Jasmin   
ponytail palmarum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Asparagales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Liliaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Beaucarnea   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Nolinoideae   

Number of Species
200   
99+
10   
99+

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Properties of Jasmine and Ponytail Palm

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

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Ponytail Palm

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

Jasmine and Ponytail Palm Physical Information

Jasmine and Ponytail Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ponytail Palm height is 457.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Ponytail Palm are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Ponytail Palm

Care of Jasmine and Ponytail Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Ponytail Palm 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 Ponytail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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