Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Gardenia
Plum
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
बेर
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Pflaume
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
prune
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
ciruela
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
ameixa
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
Śliwka
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Plum
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Dwarf Gardenia and Plum Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Plum are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Plum
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.