Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Gardenia
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
Hydrangea
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Hortensie
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Hortensia
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Hortensia
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
Hortensja
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
Hibiscus
Family
Rubiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
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Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Chaco
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Chaco Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Chaco are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Chaco
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Chaco 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 Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.