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About Trichocereus and Gardenia


About Gardenia and Trichocereus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus   
Shrubs   

Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America   
China   

Types
Not Available   
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
200   
27

Habitat
low mountains   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10   
8-10   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-8   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Not Available   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
26.25 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
5.24 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Succulent   
Ovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Mid Spring, Mid Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Bright Indirect Sunlight   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Planting, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full 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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites   
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Double   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Insects   
Bees   

Allergy
Not Available   
Asthma, Headache   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds   
Cold, Negativity   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem   
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant   
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi   
Gardenia   

Common Name
Trichocereus   
Gardenia   

In Hindi
Trichocereus   
Gardenia   

In German
Trichocereus   
Gardenie   

In French
Trichocereus   
Gardénia   

In Spanish
Trichocereus   
Gardenia   

In Greek
Trichocereus   
γαρδένια   

In Portuguese
Trichocereus   
gardênia   

In Polish
Trichocereus   
Gardenia   

In Latin
Trichocereus   
Gardenia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Gentianales   

Family
Cactaceae   
Rubiaceae   

Genus
Echinopsis   
Gardenia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Trichocereeae   
Gardenieae   

Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Ixoroideae   

Number of Species
128   
99+
140   
99+

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Properties of Trichocereus and Gardenia

Wondering what are the properties of Trichocereus and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Trichocereus and Gardenia. Trichocereus has thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Trichocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Trichocereus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gardenia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Trichocereus and Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Trichocereus and Gardenia

Season and care of Trichocereus and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Gardenia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.

Trichocereus and Gardenia Physical Information

Trichocereus and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Gardenia are as follows:

Care of Trichocereus and Gardenia

Care of Trichocereus and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus 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.

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