Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
No serious insect or disease problems
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Water Poppy
Gardenia
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Wasser Poppy
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
eau Poppy
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
amapola agua
Gardenia enana
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rubiales
Family
Alismataceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Properties of Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dwarf 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 Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Water Poppy and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Water Poppy 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.