Appearance difference between small leaf gardenia and large leaf Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides can grow to more than 2 meters high, the leaves are relatively large and oblong, the leaf stem knot is obvious, and the flowers are large and double petals; The height of small leaf gardenia is about 10-20 cm, the leaves are small and narrow, the branches and vines grow horizontally in a creeping shape, and there are many flowers, but the flowers and leaves are very small.

The following picture shows Gardenia grandiflorum on the left and gardenia grandiflorum on the right. It is obvious that there are differences in leaf size and shape between the two kinds of Gardenia.

Aroma difference between small leaf gardenia and large leaf Gardenia

In terms of aroma, small leaf gardenia is not as rich as large leaf gardenia, but a little creamy. Flower friends can also distinguish large leaf gardenia and small leaf Gardenia by smelling when buying.

The difference of survival rate between Gardenia minor and gardenia major

Although Gardenia jasminoides Ellis is relatively small, it is easier to survive than Gardenia jasminoides Ellis. Especially in cutting, the survival rate of small leaf gardenia is much higher than that of large leaf gardenia.

Differences in growth conditions between Gardenia minor and gardenia major

Gardenia jasminoides Ellis is suitable for planting, cold resistant, early flowering and strong adaptability; Gardenia jasminoides can be used as a small potted plant, which is not cold resistant, has a long flowering period and has high requirements for environmental conditions.

In the figure below, the large leaf Gardenia in the field is on the left and the small leaf Gardenia in the field is on the right, which can clearly see the difference in leaf shape between the two.

We hope that when we were young, we can tell the difference between Gardenia cultivation and Austrian cultivation~~