Gardenia Plant
Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is a shrub growing 3-5 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 8-11, with moderate growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring full sun to part shade and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
3-5 ft
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18-30
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Peat+Compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
300-600 g
Flowering Time
Spring-Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, fragrance
NPK ratio
15:15:15 or 30:10:10
life Span
10-20 yrs
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost, 10% sand.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer (N-P-K 10-10-10) every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating anxiety, insomnia, and liver health.
- May help lower blood pressure.