Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Climate
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
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
Loam
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?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
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
Analgesic, anti inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Fatigue, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal disorders, Migraines, Rheumatism, Snakebite, Swelling
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Nut, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup
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
Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOTA urens
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Fishtail Wine Palm, Solitary Fishtail Palm, Toddy Palm
Gardenia
In Hindi
सल्फी
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Toddy Palm
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
toddy palm
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Caryota urens
Gardenia enana
In Greek
toddy παλάμη
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
palmeira toddy
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Kariota parząca
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
ddy palmarum
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Caryoteae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Toddy Palm and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Toddy Palm and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Toddy Palm and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toddy Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toddy Palm is Loam and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toddy Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Toddy Palm and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Toddy Palm and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Toddy Palm height is 122.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Toddy Palm and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Toddy Palm flower color: Yellow, Purple and Light Yellow
Toddy Palm leaf color: Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Toddy Palm and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Toddy Palm and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toddy 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 Toddy 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.