Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia
India
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
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
Clay, 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 Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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 shade
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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
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
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Kokum
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Kokum
In French
Cape Jasmine
Kokum
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Kokum
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Kokum
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Kokum
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Kokum
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Kokum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Theales
Family
Rubiaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Kokum
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Kokum Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Kokum are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Cape Jasmine and Kokum
Care of Cape Jasmine and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.