Gardenia

Fill your space with the elegant appearance and sweet fragrance of Gardenia. This evergreen plant features glossy, dark-green foliage and beautiful waxy white flowers that may gradually turn cream as they mature.

Gardenia is suitable for bright indoor areas, shaded balconies, patios, and protected outdoor spaces. It requires consistent care, acidic soil, and protection from Saudi Arabia’s intense summer heat.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Gardenia / Cape Jasmine
• Scientific name: Gardenia jasminoides
• Family: Rubiaceae
• Plant type: Evergreen flowering shrub
• Nursery pot diameter: 22 cm
• Flowers: Fragrant, waxy white to cream flowers
• Foliage: Glossy, dark-green leaves
• Growth habit: Dense, rounded, and bushy
• Light: Bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun
• Watering: Moderate and regular
• Humidity: Moderate to high
• Soil: Fertile, acidic, and well-drained
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Suitable for: Bright indoor areas, shaded balconies, patios, entrances, and protected outdoor displays
• Maintenance: Moderate to high

Care Tips:

• Provide bright, indirect light or gentle morning sunlight.
• Protect the plant from intense afternoon sun and reflected heat during Saudi Arabia’s summer.
• Keep the soil evenly and lightly moist, but never waterlogged.
• Water when the upper layer of soil begins to feel slightly dry.
• Use filtered or low-mineral water when possible, as Gardenia can be sensitive to alkaline water.
• Grow in an acidic potting mix formulated for acid-loving plants.
• Use a suitable fertilizer for Gardenias or acid-loving plants during active growth.
• Maintain good humidity and protect the plant from cold air-conditioning vents.
• Remove faded flowers to keep the plant tidy and encourage further blooming.
• Yellowing leaves with green veins may indicate that the soil or irrigation water is too alkaline.

Safety Note: Gardenia may cause mild vomiting, diarrhoea, or skin reactions if ingested. Keep it away from children and pets.

Note: The number, size, fragrance, and stage of the flowers may vary according to the plant’s maturity and natural flowering cycle. The plant may arrive with flowers, buds, or between blooming periods. The 22 cm measurement refers to the nursery pot diameter, not the plant’s total height. A decorative outer pot is not included.