Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
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
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Sets
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Gardenia
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Gardenia
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Gardenie
Zwiebel
In French
Gardénia
Oignon
In Spanish
Gardenia
Cebolla
In Greek
γαρδένια
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
gardênia
Cebola
In Polish
Gardenia
Cebula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Rubiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Gardenia and White Onion
Season and care of Gardenia and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and White Onion season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for White Onion is Neutral.
Gardenia and White Onion Physical Information
Gardenia and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and White Onion are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Gardenia and White Onion
Care of Gardenia and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.