Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
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?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Carissa holly
Gardenia
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Gardenia enana
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Rubiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Carissa Holly and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Carissa Holly and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Carissa Holly 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.
