Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mealybugs
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
winter daphne
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
winter daphne
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Daphne odora
Mexican Bambus
In French
Daphne odora
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Daphne odora
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Daphne odora
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Daphne odora
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Daphne odora
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Rosopsida
Not Available
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Winter Daphne and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Winter Daphne and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.