Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Flowering plantBasic information
- Origin
- Southern China
- Family
- Rubiaceae · Gardenia
- Also known as
- Cape jasmine
Care notes
- Light
- Loves light; avoid scorching afternoon sun in summer
- Watering
- Use mildly acidic water (rainwater or rested tap); keep soil lightly moist
- Temperature
- 16–28°C; alkaline tap water is poorly tolerated
- Difficulty
- Hard
About this plant
Heavily fragrant white flowers and glossy green leaves; demanding around water and soil pH but rewarding.