Cestrum — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Cestrum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Cestrum diurnum
Cestrum diurnum
Family: Solanaceae
Cultivation
Cestrum diurnum will grow in areas receiving from about 800 - 3,000mm of annual precipitation, but it most aggressively colonizes areas that receive from about 1,400 - 2,400mm. The plant requires a sunny position - it is intolerant of much shade and generally dies out if overtopped by trees. It tolerates soils of all textures, apparently from all parent materials, but is most common in limestone areas.
Full cultivation guide →
Cestrum nocturnum
Cestrum nocturnum
Family: Solanaceae
Cultivation
The mature plant is hardy to about -4°c, but without protection, the new growth is likely to be killed at around 1°c. Grows well in full sun and in light shade. Succeeds in any reasonably fertile, free-draining soil.
Full cultivation guide →
Cestrum parqui
Cestrum parqui
Family: Solanaceae
Cultivation
A plant of low to fairly high elevations in the tropics and subtropics. Fairly frost-tolerant, able to survive occasional temperatures down to at least -5°c - even if the top growth is killed, the plant will often resprout from the base. Grows well in full sun and in light shade.
Full cultivation guide →