Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Shrubs
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Gardenia
Common Name
Acacia
Gardenia
In German
Acacia
Gardenie
In French
Acacia
Gardénia
In Spanish
Acacia
Gardenia
In Portuguese
Acacia
gardênia
In Polish
Acacia
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Gardenia. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gardenia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Gardenia
Season and care of Acacia and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Gardenia season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Acacia and Gardenia Physical Information
Acacia and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Gardenia are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Acacia and Gardenia
Care of Acacia and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.