How to grow and care for Gardenia jasminoides
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Gardenia jasminoides, Danh-danh, Cape jessamine
Gardenia jasminoides 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
15C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Gardenia jasminoides
How often should I water?
check Gardenia jasminoides Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Gardenia jasminoides need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Gardenia jasminoides likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
15~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Gardenia jasminoides at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Gardenia jasminoides prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Gardenia jasminoides is a member of Rubiaceae.
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Habitat | East Asia |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Gentianales |
Family | Rubiaceae |
Genus | Gardenia |
Species | Gardenia jasminoides |
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