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About Jasmine and Water Spinach


About Water Spinach and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Aquatics   

Origin
Southern Africa   
India   

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

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
subtropical regions, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
8-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-6   

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

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
12.70 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
White, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Green, Reddish Plum   

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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Long Elliptic   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Poorly Drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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

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, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Poorly 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   
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot   

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

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

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   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds, Hens   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Farmland   

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Leaves, Shoots, Stem   

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   
Used in curries, soups, stews   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
IPOMOEA aquatica   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach   

In Hindi
चमेली   
Water Spinach   

In German
Jasmin   
Wasser-Spinat   

In French
Jasmin   
Épinards d'eau   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
La espinaca de agua   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
Σπανάκι νερό   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
Espinafre de água   

In Polish
Jasmin   
Szpinak wodny   

In Latin
Jasmin   
Water Spinach   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Spermatophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Solanales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Convolvulaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Ipomoea   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Ipomoeeae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
200   
99+
500   
33

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Properties of Jasmine and Water Spinach

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

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Water Spinach

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

Jasmine and Water Spinach Physical Information

Jasmine and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Water Spinach are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Water Spinach

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

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