Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, 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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Gardenia
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Rubiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly 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.