Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
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
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CESTRUM nocturnum
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In German
Nachtjasmin
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
jasmin de nuit
Kawista
In Spanish
dama de noche
Kawista
In Greek
νύχτα γιασεμιά
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
jasmim-da-noite
Limonia
In Polish
noc kwitnący jaśmin
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
nox Aenean virent
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Wood Apple
Season and care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Night Blooming Jasmine and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Night Blooming Jasmine and Wood Apple Physical Information
Night Blooming Jasmine and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Night Blooming Jasmine and Wood Apple are as follows:
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Wood Apple
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.