Cape jasmine, Carnation of India, Chandni
Size - 70-80 cm
Gardenia jasminoides, commonly known as gardenia, is an evergreen flowering plant in the coffee family Rubiaceae. It is native to parts of South-East Asia. They have a rounded habit with very dense branches with opposite leaves that are lanceolate-oblong, leathery or gathered in groups on the same node and by a dark green, shiny and slightly waxy surface and prominent veins.
With its shiny green leaves and heavily fragrant white summer flowers, it is widely used in gardens in warm temperate and subtropical climates. It also is used as a houseplant in temperate climates
Care and Nature
Watering
- Water the plant when the soil feels dry to touch ( Approximately two cups ) .Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season
- They do best with a high humidity level, but you want to regularly mist your plant.
Lighting
- Grows well and sufficiently in ample sunlight conditions
Soil and Fertilization
- Ensure the pot is twice the size of the plant's root ball. Mixing the soil with a slow-release fertilizer supplies the nutrients plant needs to grow well
Pruning
- Pruning is also a good part of plant care, as it helps control the shrubs size and shape while removing diseased or damaged branches