Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
By seashore, Caribbean
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Not Available
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
Antispasmodic, Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
COCCOTHRINAX borhidiana
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Borhidis Guano Palm, Guano
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
guano
In French
Cape Jasmine
Guano
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Guano
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
γκουανό
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
guano
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
guano
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
guano
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Arecales
Family
Rubiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Coccothrinax
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cape Jasmine and Guano
Wondering what are the properties of Cape Jasmine and Guano? We provide you with everything About Cape Jasmine and Guano. Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Guano doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Mild Allergen and Guano 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 Guano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Guano
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Guano is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Guano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Guano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Guano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Guano Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Guano physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Guano height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Guano are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Guano flower color: Not Available
- Guano leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cape Jasmine and Guano
Care of Cape Jasmine and Guano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Guano needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.