Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, 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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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, Apply N-P-K
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
CESTRUM nocturnum
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
In Hindi
Wintersweet
रातरानी
In German
Wintersweet
Nachtjasmin
In French
Wintersweet
jasmin de nuit
In Spanish
wintersweet
dama de noche
In Greek
Wintersweet
νύχτα γιασεμιά
In Portuguese
wintersweet
jasmim-da-noite
In Polish
Wintersweet
noc kwitnący jaśmin
In Latin
Wintersweet
nox Aenean virent
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Solanales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Cestrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Wintersweet and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Wintersweet and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Wintersweet and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Wintersweet and Night Blooming Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet 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.