Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Not Available
China
Types
Yellow Monkshood, Carmichael's Monkshood, Kamchatka Aconite
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Moist
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Average, Moist
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Leaf spot, Mealy bugs, Mites, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting, weakness
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Heart problems, Inflammation, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Nerve pain, Wounds
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Aconitum variegatum
Gardenia
Common Name
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Leopard's bane, Mousebane, Women's bane, Devil's helmet, Queen of all Poisons, or Blue rocket
Gardenia
In Hindi
बच्छनाभ
Gardenia
In German
Eisenhut
Gardenie
In French
aconit
Gardénia
In Spanish
acónito
Gardenia
In Greek
monkshood
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Aconitum
gardênia
In Latin
aconitum
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Gentianales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Delphinieae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Properties of Aconitum and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Aconitum and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Aconitum and Gardenia. Aconitum doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Aconitum does not have fragrant flowers. Aconitum has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness and Gardenia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Aconitum and Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aconitum and Gardenia
Season and care of Aconitum and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Aconitum and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aconitum season is Fall and Summer and Gardenia season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Aconitum is Moist and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Aconitum is Not Available and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Aconitum and Gardenia Physical Information
Aconitum and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Aconitum height is 130.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Aconitum and Gardenia are as follows:
Aconitum flower color: Blue and Violet
Aconitum leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aconitum and Gardenia
Care of Aconitum and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aconitum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Aconitum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.