Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALOE polyphylla
Gardenia
Common Name
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
Gardenia
In Hindi
spiral aloe
Gardenia
In German
Spirale Aloe
Gardenie
In French
aloe spirale
Gardénia
In Spanish
espiral de aloe
Gardenia
In Greek
σπιράλ αλόη
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
aloe espiral
gardênia
In Polish
spirala aloesu
Gardenia
In Latin
Aloe spiralis
Gardenia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Aloaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Spiral Aloe and Gardenia
Season and care of Spiral Aloe and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Spiral Aloe and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Spiral Aloe and Gardenia Physical Information
Spiral Aloe and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Spiral Aloe and Gardenia are as follows:
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spiral Aloe and Gardenia
Care of Spiral Aloe and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spiral Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.