Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Areca catechu
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
सुपारी
In German
Gardenie
Betelnusspalme
In French
Cape Jasmine
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
noz de betel
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
betel nut
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
nut Ham
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Arecales
Family
Rubiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Areca nut
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Jasmine and Areca nut Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Areca nut are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Areca nut
Care of Cape Jasmine and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.