Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
Gardenia
Common Name
Arjuna
Gardenia
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Gardenia
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Gardenie
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Gardénia
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Gardenia
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
gardênia
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Genus
Terminilia
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Gardenia
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Arjuna Tree and Gardenia Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Gardenia are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Gardenia
Care of Arjuna Tree and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Arjuna Tree 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.