Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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 water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
No Beauty Benefits
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
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Gardenia
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
पत्थरचूर
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Harfensträucher
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.