Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
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, 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
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gardenia
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Gardenia
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Gardenia
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Gardenie
Mexican Bambus
In French
Gardénia
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Gardenia
bambú mexicana
In Greek
γαρδένια
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
gardênia
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Gardenia
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Gardenia
Mexicanus Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Gardenia and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Mexican Bamboo season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Gardenia and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Gardenia and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Gardenia and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Gardenia and Mexican Bamboo 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 Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.