Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Jessamine
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
चमेली
Aaron Caladium
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Aaron Caladium
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jessamine and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Jessamine and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Jessamine and Aaron Caladium. Jessamine doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Jessamine does not have fragrant flowers. Jessamine has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing. 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 Jessamine and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jessamine and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Jessamine and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jessamine and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Jessamine and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jessamine and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Jessamine and Aaron Caladium
Care of Jessamine and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.