Cape Jasmine

Alstroemeria

About Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria

Cape Jasmine

Alstroemeria

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Asia

Types

G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'

Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella

Number of Varieties

107

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-107-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval/Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

105.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

135.00 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Chartreuse

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Tip cutting

From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Hay fever, Mild Allergen

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'

ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'

Common Name

Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia

Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria

In Hindi

Gardenia jasminoides

alstroemeria

In German

Gardenie

Alstroemeria

In French

Cape Jasmine

Alstroemeria

In Spanish

Gardenia jasminoides

Alstroemeria

In Greek

Cape Jasmine

Alstroemeria

In Portuguese

Gardenia jasminoides

Alstroemeria

In Polish

Gardenia jaśminowata

Alstroemeria

In Latin

Gardenia mucronata

Alstroemeria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Liliales

Family

Rubiaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Gardenia

Alstroemeria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Alstroemerieae

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Number of Species

20050

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria. Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Mild Allergen and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria

Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.

Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria Physical Information

Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria are as follows:

Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green

Care of Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria

Care of Cape Jasmine and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.