Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Gardenia
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
Chionodoxa
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Chionodoxa
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Chionodoxa
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Rubiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Chionodoxa
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.