Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, Northern America, South America
China
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
Desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Red, White, Yellow
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
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant
Not Available
Botanical Name
Cactaceae
Gardenia
Common Name
Cactus
Gardenia
In Hindi
Naagaphanee
Gardenia
In German
Kaktus
Gardenie
In French
Cactus
Gardénia
In Spanish
El Cactus
Gardenia
In Portuguese
cacto
gardênia
In Polish
kaktus
Gardenia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Not Available
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Cactus and Gardenia
Season and care of Cactus and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Cactus and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cactus season is Summer and Gardenia season is Summer. The type of soil for Cactus is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cactus is Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Cactus and Gardenia Physical Information
Cactus and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Cactus height is 27.55 cm and width 3.44 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Cactus and Gardenia are as follows:
Cactus flower color: Magenta, Red, White and Yellow
Cactus leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cactus and Gardenia
Care of Cactus and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Cactus 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.