Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Orange
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval, Finely Dentate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-purpose dry fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Nematodes
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS fragrans
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Sweet Olive
प्याज
In German
Sweet Olive
Zwiebel
In French
Olive douce
Oignon
In Spanish
Oliva dulce
Cebolla
In Greek
γλυκό Ελιά
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Olive doce
Cebola
In Polish
słodki Olive
Cebula
In Latin
Dulce Olive
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Oleaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Season and Care of Sweet Olive and White Onion
Season and care of Sweet Olive and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Olive and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Sweet Olive and White Onion Physical Information
Sweet Olive and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet Olive and White Onion are as follows:
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Olive and White Onion
Care of Sweet Olive and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.