Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, 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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Fruits
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
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gardenia
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Gardenia
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
Gardenia
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Gardenie
Bearss Kalk
In French
Gardénia
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Gardenia
Bearss cal
In Greek
γαρδένια
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
gardênia
Bearss cal
In Polish
Gardenia
bearss wapna
In Latin
Gardenia
bearss lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Gardenia and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Bearss Lime season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Gardenia and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Gardenia and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Gardenia and Bearss Lime
Care of Gardenia and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.