Gardenia (Gandharaj) Plant
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Product Description
Gardenia plants are famous for their heavily fragrant, waxy white flowers and glossy dark green leaves.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
BOTANICAL NAME: Gardenia jasminoides (also known as Cape Jasmine or Gandharajan).
FAMILY: Rubiaceae (the coffee family).
NATIVE REGION: Tropical and subtropical areas of Asia and Africa.
FLOWERS: Creamy white or yellow, single or double petals, with a strong sweet perfume.
FOLIAGE: Evergreen, shiny, dark emerald-green leaves.
SIZE: Typically grows 2 to 5 feet tall and wide as a shrub, depending on the variety.
CARE REQUIREMENTS
LIGHT: Bright, indirect sunlight or morning sun with afternoon shade.
SOIL: Rich, well-draining, and acidic with a pH level between 5.0 and 6.5.
WATERING: Keep soil evenly moist, but do not let the plant sit in waterlogged soil. Use rainwater or filtered water if tap water is hard or alkaline.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY: Prefers warm conditions (65°F–75°F) and high humidity.
FERTILIZER: Feed with an acid-loving plant fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season.