Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spider mites
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Gardenia
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Hedysarum
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rubiales
Family
Solanaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Dwarf Gardenia has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.