Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, 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?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Pineapple
Gardenia
In Hindi
अनानास
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Ananas
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Ananas
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Piña
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Ανανάς
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Ananas
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Pineapple
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rubiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Pineapple and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Dwarf Gardenia season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Pineapple and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Pineapple and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves 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 Pineapple 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.