Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
along watercourse
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Gardenia
In Hindi
पानी लिली
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
géant nénuphar
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Gardenia enana
In Greek
νούφαρο
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
waterlily
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Rubiales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Dwarf Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dwarf Gardenia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Giant Waterlily and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.