Friday, 12 June 2015

Crape Jasmine/Carnation Of India


Crape Jasmine belongs to the Oleander family.It is an evergreen shrub that bears white flowers in clusters the flowers have a scent similar to that of gardenias.The stems and flowers exude a milky latex when broken.The leaves are deep green and shiny.The flowers appear throughout the year though the blooming is more profuse during summer months.The crape jasmine plant can get infected by host of pests like black aphids and scales.So regularly checking the plant under the foliage for any signs of pest activity is very important.The plant does well in pots or containers and loves to be placed in full sunlight.Watering is very important under watering the plant can lead to poor growth and yellow leaves with few or no flowers at all. Apart from this its a plant that grows quickly and is low on maintenance.


Crape Jasmine Plant Blooming Profusely



Close Up Picture of Flowers


Crape Jasmine / Carnation of India 


Close Up Photo of Bud Formation 



                                            Mature Cluster Of Buds Ready To Bloom


                                                        New Spurt Of Growth In the Plant.

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