Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Areca catechu
Common Name
Gardenia
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
सुपारी
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Betelnusspalme
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
noz de betel
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
betel nut
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
nut Ham
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Areca nut
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Gardenia and Areca nut Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Areca nut are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Areca nut
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.