Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf spot
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make herbal teas
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DRACAENA reflexa
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Pleomele, Song-of-India
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
Song-of-India
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Song-of-India
Gardenie
In French
Song- of- Inde
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Song- de - la India
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Canção -da-Índia
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Song- of- Indie
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Song of India :
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Song-of-India and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Song-of-India and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Song-of-India and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Song-of-India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Song-of-India and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Song-of-India and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Song-of-India and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Song-of-India and Cape Jasmine
Care of Song-of-India and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Song-of-India pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Song-of-India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.