Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
New Zealand
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Gardenia
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Cabbage tree
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
arbre de chou
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
árbol de la col
Gardenia enana
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
brassica ligno
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rubiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage Tree and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Cabbage Tree and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves 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 Cabbage Tree 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.