Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Central America, North America
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Ylang-Ylang
Wunderblume
In French
Ylang-Ylang
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
Maravilha
In Polish
Jagodlin
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Annonaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa. Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Ylang-Ylang does not have fragrant flowers. Ylang-Ylang has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.