Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Africa
Types
-
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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 As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
चमेली
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Jasmin
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Jasmin
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Hortensia
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Jasmin
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Jasmin
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Jasmin
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Jasminium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Jasmineae
Season and Care of Kukui and Jasmine
Season and care of Kukui and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Jasmine Physical Information
Kukui and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Jasmine are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kukui and Jasmine
Care of Kukui and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.