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About Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda


About Allamanda and Ylang-Ylang


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Shrub   

Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia   
Hybrid origin   

Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.   
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
6   
99+

Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland   
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
10-14   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24   
H1, H2, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Vining/Climbing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
370.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Yellow   
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Black   
Light Green, Pink   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Bell Shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Ample Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth   
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves   

Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Not Available   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine   
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata   
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'   

Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang   
Golden Trumpet Vine   

In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang   
Allamanda   

In German
Ylang-Ylang   
Allamanda   

In French
Ylang-Ylang   
Allamanda   

In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang   
Allamanda   

In Greek
Ylang-Ylang   
Allamanda   

In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang   
Allamanda   

In Polish
Jagodlin   
Allamanda   

In Latin
Ylang-Ylang   
Allamanda   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Spermatophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Dicotyledonae   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Magnoliales   
Gentianales   

Family
Annonaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Genus
Cananga   
Allamanda   

Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Apocyneae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Rauvolfioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
12   
99+

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Properties of Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda

Wondering what are the properties of Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda. Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Ylang-Ylang does not have fragrant flowers. Ylang-Ylang has allergic reactions like Not Available and Allamanda has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda

Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda Physical Information

Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda are as follows:

Care of Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda

Care of Ylang-Ylang and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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