Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
China
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Loamy, Moist
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune regularly
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
Aphids, Damping-off, Leaf spot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Rust, Slugs, Snails, Stem spot, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging
Not Available
Botanical Name
Amaryllis belladonna
Gardenia
Common Name
Belladonna Lily or Naked Ladies
Gardenia
In Hindi
Amaryllis
Gardenia
In German
Amaryllis
Gardenie
In French
Amaryllis
Gardénia
In Spanish
Amarillis
Gardenia
In Greek
αμαρύλλις
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Amarílis
gardênia
In Polish
Amarylis
Gardenia
In Latin
Amaryllis
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Amaryllis and Gardenia
Season and care of Amaryllis and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Amaryllis and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amaryllis season is Winter and Gardenia season is Winter. The type of soil for Amaryllis is Loamy, Moist and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Amaryllis is Acidic and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Amaryllis and Gardenia Physical Information
Amaryllis and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Amaryllis height is 1.00 cm and width 3.50 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Amaryllis and Gardenia are as follows:
Amaryllis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Amaryllis leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amaryllis and Gardenia
Care of Amaryllis and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amaryllis pruning is done Prune regularly 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 Amaryllis 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.