Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Not available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
By seashore, Caribbean
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Adequately
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Antispasmodic, Not Available
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
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
COCCOTHRINAX borhidiana
Common Name
Gardenia
Borhidis Guano Palm, Guano
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
guano
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Guano
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Guano
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Guano
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
γκουανό
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
guano
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
guano
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
guano
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Coccothrinax
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Guano
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Guano is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Guano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Guano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Guano Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Guano physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Guano height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Guano are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Guano flower color: Not Available
- Guano leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Guano
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Guano 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 Guano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Guano needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.