Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Cactus
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
  
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval/Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Red, Orange, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
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
  
Reduce watering in winter
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
  
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
  
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
  
CLEISTOCACTUS
  
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
  
Cleistocactus
  
In German
Gardenie
  
Cleistocactus
  
In French
Cape Jasmine
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
  
Cleistocactus
  
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
  
Kleistokaktus
  
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
  
Cleistocactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Rubiaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Gardenia
  
Cleistocactus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Trichocereeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cape Jasmine and Cleistocactus
Care of Cape Jasmine and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.