Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Wild sago
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
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, 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Coontie
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Coontie
In German
Gardenie
Coontie
In French
Cape Jasmine
coontie
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
coontie
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Coontie
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Coontie
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Coontie
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Coontie
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cycadales
Family
Rubiaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Zamieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Coontie
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Coontie Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Coontie are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Coontie
Care of Cape Jasmine and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.