Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
10030
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40000
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-999910-12
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm250.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
120.00 cm121.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Thorns
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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, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, 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
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
चमेली
Elephant Bush
In German
Jasmin
Elephant Bush
In French
Jasmin
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Hortensia
elefante Bush
In Greek
υδραγεία
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Jasmin
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Jasmin
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Jasmin
bush elephant
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Jasminium
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Jasmineae
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Subfamily
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Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
2001
1
27800
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