Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM nocturnum
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
रातरानी
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Nachtjasmin
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
jasmin de nuit
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
dama de noche
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
νύχτα γιασεμιά
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
jasmim-da-noite
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
noc kwitnący jaśmin
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
nox Aenean virent
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Night Blooming Jasmine and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Night Blooming Jasmine and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Night Blooming Jasmine and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Night Blooming Jasmine and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.