Gardenia - Cape Jasmine

🌼Why You’ll Love It

✔️Heavenly Fragrance– One of the most beloved scents in the plant world.
✔️Glossy Evergreen Foliage– Beautiful year-round, even when not in bloom.
✔️Double Bloom Beauty– Creamy white, rose-like flowers that make stunning cuts.
✔️Versatile Growing– Thrives in pots or planted in the garden.

🌺 Appearance & Blooms
Flowers: Double or single, waxy white blooms that age to creamy yellow.
Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves that provide a perfect backdrop.
Size: Compact growth, typically 60–90 cm in containers.

🏆 Survival Superpowers

• Long Bloom Season – Flowers from spring through fall in ideal conditions.
• Air Purifying – Helps clean indoor air while providing natural perfume.
• Adaptable – Can be grown indoors or outdoors in partial shade.

☀️ Light & Location
Best: Bright, indirect light (east-facing locations are ideal).
Outdoors: Morning sun with afternoon shade.
Avoid: Hot afternoon sun – will scorch leaves and buds.

💦 Watering
Critical: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Water With: Rainwater or distilled water to prevent leaf yellowing.
Avoid: Wetting flowers and leaves to prevent fungal issues.

🌡️ Climate Tips
Ideal Temp: 18–23°C during the day, cooler at night.
Humidity: Loves high humidity – use a pebble tray or humidifier indoors.

✂️ Maintenance

• Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
• Feed with acid-loving plant fertilizer monthly.
• Remove spent blooms to encourage new flowers.

🚀 Pro Tips for UAE Gardeners
Bud Drop? Caused by stress → avoid temperature changes and drafts.
Yellow Leaves? Often due to hard water → use filtered or rainwater.
Pests: Watch for mealybugs and spider mites – treat with neem oil.