Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
  
Origin
Southwest Asia
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
  
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
  
Pale White, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Black, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Marshy ground, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
  
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
  
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
  
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
  
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Unknown
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Mealybugs, Not Available
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
  
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
  
Hanging Basket, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Not Available
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Nerium
  
ALOE arborescens
  
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
  
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
In Hindi
ओलियंडर
  
चमेली
  
In German
Oleander
  
Jasmin
  
In French
laurier-rose
  
Jasmin
  
In Spanish
Adelfa
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
oleandro
  
Jasmin
  
In Polish
Oleander
  
Jasmin
  
In Latin
Cleander
  
Jasmin
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Nerium
  
Jasminium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids
  
Tribe
Wrightieae
  
Jasmineae
  
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Oleander and Jasmine
Season and care of Oleander and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Jasmine season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oleander and Jasmine Physical Information
Oleander and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Oleander and Jasmine are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Oleander and Jasmine
Care of Oleander and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.