Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
आमला
In German
Gardenie
Stachelbeere
In French
Cape Jasmine
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Grosella
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Groselha
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Agrest
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
hominem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Cape Jasmine and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.