Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
South Africa
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
it is a type of daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Gardenia
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Gardenia
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Gardenia
Livingstone Daisy
In German
Gardenie
Livingstone Daisy
In French
Gardénia
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
Gardenia
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
γαρδένια
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
gardênia
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
Gardenia
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
Gardenia
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rubiaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Gardenia and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Livingstone Daisy season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Gardenia and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Gardenia and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Gardenia and Livingstone Daisy 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 Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.