Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Dogs
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILLICIUM parviflorum
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
Gardenia
In Hindi
चक्र फूल
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Sternanis
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Anis étoilé
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Anís estrellado
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Γλυκάνισο
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Star Anise
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Anyż
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Star Anise
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Illiciales
Rubiales
Family
Illiciaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Illicieae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Illicioideae
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia. Star Anise doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Star Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Star Anise has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting and Dwarf Gardenia has allergic reactions like Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Star Anise and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star Anise 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 Star Anise 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.