Gardenia Taitensis

Gardenia Taitensis Care

Tahitian Gardenia

What is the plant

The Tahitian gardenia (Gardenia taitensis) is an evergreen, flowering, tropical shrub indigenous to Melanesia and Polynesia. It is the national flower of the Polynesian island country of Tahiti, where its flowers are utilized to concoct a perfumed coconut oil used for cosmetic purposes. These fragrant blossoms are also traditionally used in the Pacific to make leis, or flower necklaces. Local Tahitian custom dictates that a gardenia blossom behind the left ear indicates being in a relationship, while one behind the right ear announces being single.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water established trees and shrubs with overhead sprinklers. apply a deep watering over the entire root zone area until the top 6 to 9 inches (15-22cm) of soil are moist. avoid light watering as this promotes shallow root systems that are susceptible to summer heat and drought stress.
Pruning
Remove any dying or yellowing leaves for aesthetic reasons.
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.

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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Soil
Requires a well-drained, loose mixture of potting soil.
Temperature
They do best in temperatures between 68 and 74 degrees.

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Container
Choose a pot with drainage holes, which also ensures potting soil doesn't stay too wet after watering your houseplants. The excess can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots.
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