Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Gardenia
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Bearss Kalk
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Bearss cal
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Bearss cal
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
bearss wapna
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
bearss lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Rubiales
Sapindales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Gardenia and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Bearss Lime
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.