Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Not Available
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Reduce watering in winter
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Whole plant
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
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Cleistocactus Winteri
Common Name
Gardenia
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
In Hindi
Gardenia
cleistocactus winteri
In German
Gardenie
Cleistocactus winteri
In French
Gardénia
Cleistocactus winteri
In Spanish
Gardenia
Cleistocactus winteri
In Greek
γαρδένια
cleistocactus winteri
In Portuguese
gardênia
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Polish
Gardenia
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Latin
Gardenia
Cleistocactus Winteri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rubiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Cleistocactus Winteri
Season and care of Gardenia and Cleistocactus Winteri is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Cleistocactus Winteri Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Cleistocactus Winteri season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Cleistocactus Winteri Physical Information
Gardenia and Cleistocactus Winteri physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Cleistocactus Winteri are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gardenia and Cleistocactus Winteri
Care of Gardenia and Cleistocactus Winteri 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 Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.