Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
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Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Sakaki
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Sakaki
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Sperrstrauch
Crested Iris
In French
Sakaki
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Sakaki
Crested Iris
In Greek
Sakaki
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Crested Iris
In Polish
Sakaki
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Sakaki
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Asparagales
Family
Theaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Sakaki and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Sakaki and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Sakaki and Crested Iris. Sakaki doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Sakaki does not have fragrant flowers. Sakaki has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing and Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing. 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 Sakaki and Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sakaki and Crested Iris
Season and care of Sakaki and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sakaki and Crested Iris Physical Information
Sakaki and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Crested Iris are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Sakaki and Crested Iris
Care of Sakaki and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.