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About Gardenia and Zizka


About Zizka and Gardenia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrubs   
Grass   

Origin
China   
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar   

Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
200   
27
Not Available   

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
Grassland, Sandy areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10   
8-11   

AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
12 - 8   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Cushion/Mound-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
26.25 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
5.24 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Burgundy, Pink, Rose   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Light Pink, Tan, White   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Purple, Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting   
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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 less watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic   
Acidic, Neutral   

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   
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K   

Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker   
Disease free, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Double   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees   
Not Available   

Allergy
Asthma, Headache   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Bog Garden, Ground Cover   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity   
Not Available   

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   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Gardenia   
MELINIS nerviglumis   

Common Name
Gardenia   
Ruby Grass, Zizka   

In Hindi
Gardenia   
Zizka   

In German
Gardenie   
Zizka   

In French
Gardénia   
Zizka   

In Spanish
Gardenia   
Zizka   

In Greek
γαρδένια   
Zizka   

In Portuguese
gardênia   
Zizka   

In Polish
Gardenia   
Zizka   

In Latin
Gardenia   
Žižka   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Poales   

Family
Rubiaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Gardenia   
Melinis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Gardenieae   
Paniceae   

Subfamily
Ixoroideae   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
140   
99+
22   
99+

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Properties of Gardenia and Zizka

Wondering what are the properties of Gardenia and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Gardenia and Zizka. Gardenia doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Gardenia does not have fragrant flowers. Gardenia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache and Zizka has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gardenia and Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gardenia and Zizka

Season and care of Gardenia and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Zizka season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.

Gardenia and Zizka Physical Information

Gardenia and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Zizka are as follows:

Care of Gardenia and Zizka

Care of Gardenia and Zizka 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 Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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