Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Violet
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
Allamanda
In German
Nickende Distel
Allamanda
In French
Musk Thistle
Allamanda
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
Allamanda
In Greek
musk Thistle
Allamanda
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
Allamanda
In Polish
Musk Thistle
Allamanda
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Musk Thistle and Allamanda
Wondering what are the properties of Musk Thistle and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Musk Thistle and Allamanda. Musk Thistle has thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Musk Thistle does not have fragrant flowers. Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Allamanda has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, 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 Musk Thistle and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Allamanda
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Allamanda Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Allamanda are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Allamanda
Care of Musk Thistle and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.