Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Orange, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
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
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Biodiesel, Wax
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Spindle Palm
Gardenia
In Hindi
Spindle Palm
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Spindelpalme
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Palmiste marron
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Spindle Palm
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Spindle Palm
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Spindle 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 Spindle Palm and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Spindle Palm and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Palm and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Palm and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Spindle Palm and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Palm and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spindle Palm and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Spindle Palm and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle 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 Spindle 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.