Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northern Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Gardenia
In Hindi
एलोविरा
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Aloe Vera
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Aloe vera
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Aloe vera
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Αλόη
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Aloes
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Aloe Vera
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rubiales
Family
Aloaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Aloe Vera and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aloe Vera and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Aloe Vera and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aloe Vera 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.