Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Cuttings
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Acidic, Nausea
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Food, Used to make juice
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Meyer Lemon
In German
Gardenie
Meyer Lemon
In French
Cape Jasmine
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Meyer Lemon
Care of Cape Jasmine and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.