Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Gardenie
Octopus tree
In French
Cape Jasmine
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Octopus Tree
Care of Cape Jasmine and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.