Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa
Eastern Africa
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
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Number of Varieties
1004
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40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-999910-11
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
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Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm80.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
120.00 cm40.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Broadly Ovate
Thorns
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✘
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✔
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Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
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✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
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Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diabetes, Nausea
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
चमेली
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Jasmin
Blue Lotus
In French
Jasmin
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Blue Lotus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Jasmin
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Jasmin
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Jasmin
Blue Lotus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Nymphaeales
Family
Aloaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Jasminium
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Jasmineae
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Subfamily
-
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Number of Species
2003
1
27800
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