Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, 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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Gardenia
In Hindi
सीताफल
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Zuckerapfel
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Sugar Apple
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Gardenia enana
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Pinha
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rubiales
Family
Annonaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Dwarf Gardenia season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Sugar Apple and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Apple 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.