Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Flecking, Fluoride toxicity, Fusarium leaf 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
Bugs, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Antipyretic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Dysmenorrhea, Hemostatic, Malaria
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used to make herbal teas
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA reflexa
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Pleomele, Song-of-India
Gardenia
In Hindi
Song-of-India
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Song-of-India
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Song- of- Inde
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Song- de - la India
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Τραγούδι - του -Ινδίας
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Canção -da-Índia
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Song- of- Indie
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Song of India :
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Song-of-India and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Song-of-India and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Song-of-India and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Song-of-India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Song-of-India is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Song-of-India is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Song-of-India and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Song-of-India and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Song-of-India height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Song-of-India and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Song-of-India flower color: White and Green
Song-of-India leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Song-of-India and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Song-of-India and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Song-of-India 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 Song-of-India 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.