Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Clivia
Gardenia
In Hindi
Clivia
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Clivia
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Clivia
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Clivia
Gardenia enana
In Greek
κλίβια
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Clivia
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Clivia
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Clivia
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rubiales
Family
Liliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clivia and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Clivia and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Clivia and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Clivia and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Clivia and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia 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 Clivia 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.