Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Crassula
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
CRASSULA
Common Name
Gardenia
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
जेड पौधा
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Geldbaum
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Crassula ovata
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
crassula ovata
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rubiales
Saxifragales
Family
Rubiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Crassula Ovata
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Crassula Ovata 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 Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.