General Information
Common Name Gardenia
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Gardenia
Species jasminoides
Cultivar
Origin China
Category Flowering Pot Plant
Common Uses Color Or Accent
Plant in Photo
Container Size 10 in
Plant Height (photo) 15-18 in
Width 18-24 in
Form Single
Image Name
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General Description
Leaf Color Dark Green
Texture Medium
Flower Color White
General Heights Short
Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-10 in
Heights 12 in-24 in
Common or Rare Common
Forms Single, Multi
Care Basics
Water Use Medium
Humidity Requirements Medium
Light Level High Light Required
Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures 50 F
Optimum Temperature 65 F
Minimum Light 250 Foot Candles
Optimum Light 350 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem Scale,Aphids,Mites,White Fly,Nematodes
Most Common Disease Problem Sooty Mold
Special Requirements or Needs Often shows iron deficiency