Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
Camellia japonica, Camellia oleifera, Camellia sasanqua
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Hillside
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson, Dark Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove short branches
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
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, Weight loss
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Brooks'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Tea plant, Tea shrub
Gardenia
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Camellia Pflanzen
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Camélia
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Camelia
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Καμέλια
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Camélia
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Kamelia
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Camellia
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Theeae, Theoideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Camellia and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Camellia and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Camellia and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camellia season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Camellia is Loam and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Camellia and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Camellia and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Camellia height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Camellia and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Camellia flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson and Dark Red
Camellia leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Camellia and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Camellia and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camellia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove short branches and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Camellia 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.