Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Reniform
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
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
reseeds, root cutting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Beans
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
बीजपत्र
In German
Gardenie
Cotyledon
In French
Cape Jasmine
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Cotyledon
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Cotyledon
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Liścień
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Cotyledon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Rubiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon. Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Mild Allergen and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon
Care of Cape Jasmine and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.