Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRAHEA armata
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
Gardenia
In Hindi
Mexican Blue Palm
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Mexican Blue Palm
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Palmier bleu du Mexique
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
palma blanca
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Mexican Blue Palm
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Mexican Blue Palm
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Mexican Blue Palm
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Mexican Blue Palm
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Mexican Blue Palm and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Blue Palm and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Blue Palm and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Mexican Blue Palm and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Blue Palm and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Blue Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Mexican Blue Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.