Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
Gardenia
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Gardenia
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Gardenia
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Gardenie
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Gardénia
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Gardenia
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
gardênia
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Gardenia
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gardenia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and 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. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.