Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, open Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Runny nose, sneezing
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
CESTRUM nocturnum
Common Name
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
In Hindi
shooting star
रातरानी
In German
shooting star
Nachtjasmin
In French
Dodecatheon
jasmin de nuit
In Spanish
Dodecatheon
dama de noche
In Greek
shooting star
νύχτα γιασεμιά
In Portuguese
Dodecatheon
jasmim-da-noite
In Polish
shooting star
noc kwitnący jaśmin
In Latin
shooting star
nox Aenean virent
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Solanales
Family
Verbenaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Dodecatheon
Cestrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Shooting Star and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Shooting Star and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Shooting Star and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shooting Star season is Spring and Winter and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shooting Star and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Shooting Star and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Shooting Star and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Shooting Star and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Shooting Star and Night Blooming Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
