Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Eastern Asia
Japan
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip 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
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
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
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Gardenia
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
Japanese Sedge
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
japanische Segge
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
juncia japonesa
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
japoński turzyca
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Sedge
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Japanese Sedge 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 Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.