Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Not available
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Snow Bush
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Schnee Bush
Ylang-Ylang
In French
neige Bush
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Jagodlin
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Euphorbiales
Magnoliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Snow Bush and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Snow Bush and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Snow Bush and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Snow Bush and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.