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Tabernaemontana undulata (Tabernaemontana undulata)

Tabernaemontana undulata, commonly known as Water Jasmine, is a tropical shrub prized for its fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage. It thrives in warm, humid conditions and is cultivated ornamentally.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Requires well-draining, fertile soil, such as a mix of peat, loam, and sand.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 20-28°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun and deep shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering slightly in winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining, fertile soil, such as a mix of peat, loam, and sand.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 20-28°C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Anacampta albescens (Rusby) Markgr.
Anartia meyeri (G.Don) Miers
Bonafousia obliqua Miers
Bonafousia perrottetii (A.DC.) Miers
Bonafousia undulata (Vahl) A.DC.
Echites brasiliensis Thunb.
Peschiera surinamensis Miq.
Stemmadenia nervosa Standl. & L.O.Williams
Tabernaemontana albescens Rusby
Tabernaemontana meyeri G.Don
Tabernaemontana obliqua (Miers) Leeuwenb.
Tabernaemontana perrottetii A.DC.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusTabernaemontana
  • speciesTabernaemontana undulata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Edible

No

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