Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Costapalmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Larva, Palmetto weevil
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Oral Cancers
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Antidepressant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Nut
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
BISMARCKIA nobilis
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Bismarck Palm
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Bismarck Palm
In German
Gardenie
Bismarck Palm
In French
Cape Jasmine
Bismarck Palm
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Bismarck Palm
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Bismarck Palm
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Bismarck Palm
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Bismarck Palm
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Bismarck Palm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Arecales
Family
Rubiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Bismarckia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Borasseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm? We provide you with everything About Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm. Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Bismarck Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Mild Allergen and Bismarck Palm 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 Bismarck Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bismarck Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Bismarck Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bismarck Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Bismarck Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Bismarck Palm flower color: Light Yellow
- Bismarck Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm
Care of Cape Jasmine and Bismarck Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bismarck Palm 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 Bismarck Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.