Cape Jasmine

Twinleaf

About Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf

Cape Jasmine

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Perennial

Origin

Eastern Asia

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'

Number of Varieties

102

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-105-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

21,22

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Oval/Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

105.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

135.00 cm12.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Brown

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Tip cutting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Medium

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Hay fever, Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Common Name

Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia

In Hindi

Gardenia jasminoides

Twinleaf

In German

Gardenie

Twinleaf

In French

Cape Jasmine

Twinleaf

In Spanish

Gardenia jasminoides

Twinleaf

In Greek

Cape Jasmine

Twinleaf

In Portuguese

Gardenia jasminoides

Twinleaf

In Polish

Gardenia jaśminowata

Twinleaf

In Latin

Gardenia mucronata

Twinleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Ranunculales

Family

Rubiaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Gardenia

Jeffersonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

2002

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf. Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Mild Allergen and Twinleaf has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf

Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.

Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf Physical Information

Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf are as follows:

Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf

Care of Cape Jasmine and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.