Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
China
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Gardenia
Acacia
In German
Gardenie
Acacia
In French
Gardénia
Acacia
In Spanish
Gardenia
Acacia
In Portuguese
gardênia
Acacia
In Polish
Gardenia
Acacia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Rubiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gardenieae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gardenia and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Gardenia and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Gardenia and Acacia. Gardenia doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Gardenia does not have fragrant flowers. Gardenia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache and Acacia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gardenia and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gardenia and Acacia
Season and care of Gardenia and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Acacia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Gardenia and Acacia Physical Information
Gardenia and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Acacia are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and Acacia
Care of Gardenia and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.