Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CESTRUM nocturnum
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
Chrysanths
In Hindi
रातरानी
Chrysanthemums
In German
Nachtjasmin
Chrysanthemen
In French
jasmin de nuit
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
dama de noche
Crisantemos
In Greek
νύχτα γιασεμιά
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
jasmim-da-noite
Crisântemos
In Polish
noc kwitnący jaśmin
Chryzantemy
In Latin
nox Aenean virent
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cestrum
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Night Blooming Jasmine and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Night Blooming Jasmine and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Night Blooming Jasmine and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Night Blooming Jasmine and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Chrysanthemum
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.