Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Jessamine
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
चमेली
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Solanales
Aquifoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly? We provide you with everything About Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly. Jessamine doesn't have thorns and Nellie Stevens Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Jessamine does not have fragrant flowers. Jessamine has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Jessamine and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.