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Gardenia - 8" Pot
Gardenia - 8" Pot

Gardenia - 8" Pot

₹120 - ₹120
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  • Intensely fragrant creamy-white blooms
  • Glossy dark evergreen foliage
  • Classic cut and fragrance-garden flower
  • Thrives in bright filtered light
  • Rewarding with attentive care
  • Lovely in pots and patios
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Gardenia jasminoides, known as gandhraj, is a prized evergreen shrub grown for its intensely fragrant, creamy-white, rose-like double flowers set against glossy, dark-green leaves. Blooming mainly in the warm months, its rich perfume makes it a favourite for fragrant gardens, pots and cut flowers. Gardenia is more demanding than many shrubs, needing acidic, well-drained soil, steady moisture and good light to flourish. It rewards attentive care with a long succession of velvety blooms. Suited to gardens, shaded patios and large containers, gandhraj is a classic choice wherever fragrance is treasured. Consistent conditions are the key to its glossy foliage and abundant flowers.

Specifications

Family Rubiaceae
Native region China and Japan
Mature height 1-2 m
Mature spread 0.6-1.5 m
Growth rate Slow to moderate
Foliage Glossy, dark green, evergreen
Flower colour Creamy white
Flower season Warm months (spring to monsoon)
Climate zone Subtropical to warm temperate

Care guide

Sunlight Bright light; morning sun, afternoon shade in hot areas
Watering Keep evenly moist; avoid drying out or waterlogging
Soil / mix Acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Temperature Likes 18-30°C; dislikes extreme heat
Humidity Prefers high humidity
Fertilizer Acid-loving plant feed in growing season
Pruning Prune lightly after flowering to shape
Repotting Every 1-2 years with fresh acidic mix
Propagation Semi-hardwood cuttings with warmth and humidity
Pests & problems Aphids, mealybugs, scale, spider mites
Toxicity / safety Low toxicity; ornamental only
Difficulty Moderate

Uses

Grown for its exquisitely fragrant white flowers in pots, borders and fragrant gardens, and prized as a cut flower. A standout choice for shaded patios and entrance plantings.

Growing tips

In India, gardenia needs acidic soil, steady moisture and bright but not scorching light; in hot plains give morning sun with afternoon shade. Use an acidic fertiliser and iron to prevent leaf yellowing.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Gardenia?
Keep the soil evenly moist at all times, never bone-dry or waterlogged. Use rainwater or soft water where possible, as gardenias dislike hard water.
How much light does Gardenia need?
It needs bright light. In hot Indian plains give morning sun with afternoon shade; too much harsh sun scorches leaves and buds.
Is Gardenia safe for pets?
Gardenia is considered low in toxicity, but it is ornamental only and pets and children should not eat the leaves, flowers or berries.
Why are my Gardenia leaves yellowing?
Yellowing usually means alkaline soil or iron deficiency. Use acidic soil, an acid fertiliser and iron supplements, and avoid hard water.
When should I repot Gardenia?
Repot every 1-2 years with fresh acidic, humus-rich, well-drained mix, ideally just before the warm growing season begins.
How do I propagate Gardenia?
Take semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or early monsoon and root them in moist acidic mix with warmth and high humidity.
Why are the flower buds dropping?
Bud drop comes from inconsistent watering, low humidity, sudden temperature change or moving the plant. Keep conditions steady and humid.
Can Gardenia be grown indoors?
It can, near a very bright window with high humidity, but it is fussy indoors and often flowers better outdoors in filtered light.
Why is my Gardenia not flowering?
Wrong soil pH, low light, or temperature stress prevent blooms. Provide acidic soil, bright filtered light and steady moisture and feeding.
What fertiliser is best for Gardenia?
Use an acid-loving plant fertiliser during the growing season, with added iron and magnesium to keep foliage green and support flowering.

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