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About Jasmine and Tritoma


About Tritoma and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Perennial   

Origin
Southern Africa   
Hybrid origin   

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

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
Damp Places, Marshy ground   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-4   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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+
45.70 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
50.80 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Linear   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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 Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot   

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

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

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   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Snails   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Borders, Cottage Garden, 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   
Air purification   

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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar   

In Hindi
चमेली   
Tritoma   

In German
Jasmin   
Tritoma   

In French
Jasmin   
Tritoma   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
tritoma   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
tritoma   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
Tritoma   

In Polish
Jasmin   
Tritoma   

In Latin
Jasmin   
Trytoma   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Asparagales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Liliaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Kniphofia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
200   
99+
72   
99+

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Properties of Jasmine and Tritoma

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

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Tritoma

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

Jasmine and Tritoma Physical Information

Jasmine and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Tritoma are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Tritoma

Care of Jasmine and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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