Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
No Medicinal Use
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gardenia
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Gardenia
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Gardenia
Chionodoxa
In German
Gardenie
Chionodoxa
In French
Gardénia
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Gardenia
Chionodoxa
In Greek
γαρδένια
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
gardênia
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Gardenia
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Gardenia
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Rubiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Gardenia and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Chionodoxa season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Gardenia and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and Chionodoxa
Care of Gardenia and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.