Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
China
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
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
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
Gardenia
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Gardenia
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Gardenia
In German
Cotyledon
Gardenie
In French
Cotyledon
Gardénia
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Gardenia
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
gardênia
In Polish
Liścień
Gardenia
In Latin
Cotyledon
Gardenia
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Gardenia
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Properties of Cotyledon and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Cotyledon and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Cotyledon and Gardenia. Cotyledon doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Cotyledon does not have fragrant flowers. Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease and Gardenia has allergic reactions like Kidney Disease. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cotyledon and Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Gardenia
Season and care of Cotyledon and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Cotyledon and Gardenia Physical Information
Cotyledon and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Gardenia are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Gardenia
Care of Cotyledon and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Cotyledon 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.