Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Spinach Type
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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 ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Culinary use, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Gardenie
Rotkohl
In French
Cape Jasmine
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Rubiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Cape Jasmine and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Red Cabbage
Care of Cape Jasmine and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.