Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, 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
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
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
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Gardenia
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
Gardenie
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Gardénia
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Gardenia
chicle
In Greek
γαρδένια
sapodilla
In Portuguese
gardênia
sapodilla
In Polish
Gardenia
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Gardenia
sapodilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Rubiaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and Sapodilla
Season and care of Gardenia and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Sapodilla season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Gardenia and Sapodilla Physical Information
Gardenia and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Sapodilla are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and Sapodilla
Care of Gardenia and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.