Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
China
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
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
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Aphids, Damping-off, Leaf spot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Rust, Slugs, Snails, Stem spot, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Stem
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Edging
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Amaryllis belladonna
Common Name
Gardenia
Belladonna Lily or Naked Ladies
In Hindi
Gardenia
Amaryllis
In German
Gardenie
Amaryllis
In French
Gardénia
Amaryllis
In Spanish
Gardenia
Amarillis
In Greek
γαρδένια
αμαρύλλις
In Portuguese
gardênia
Amarílis
In Polish
Gardenia
Amarylis
In Latin
Gardenia
Amaryllis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Rubiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Amaryllis
Season and care of Gardenia and Amaryllis is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Amaryllis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Amaryllis season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Amaryllis is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Amaryllis is Acidic.
Gardenia and Amaryllis Physical Information
Gardenia and Amaryllis physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Amaryllis height is 1.00 cm and width 3.50 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Amaryllis are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Amaryllis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Amaryllis leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and Amaryllis
Care of Gardenia and Amaryllis 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 Amaryllis pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amaryllis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.