Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Gardenia
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Aaron Caladium
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Aaron Caladium
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rubiales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Aaron Caladium and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
