Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, India, Nepal
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Bulbs
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 water excessively, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, 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
Not Available
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gardenia
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Gardenia
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
Gardenia
miniature orchid
In German
Gardenie
miniature orchid
In French
Gardénia
Pleione
In Spanish
Gardenia
Pleione
In Greek
γαρδένια
Pleione
In Portuguese
gardênia
miniature orchid
In Polish
Gardenia
miniature orchid
In Latin
Gardenia
miniature orchid
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Rubiaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Gardenia and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Miniature Orchid season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
Gardenia and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Gardenia and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gardenia and Miniature Orchid
Care of Gardenia and Miniature Orchid 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 Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.