African Gardenia

African Gardenia Care

Mitriostigma Axillare

What is the plant

African Gardenia (Mitriostigma axillare) - 2 to 3 feet tall, An easy-to-grow relative of gardenia that blooms reliably in the home, blooming almost continuously all year long with no extra effort. It bears small, star-shaped flowers that are pink in bud and open creamy white. The flowers are carried in clusters all up and down its stems and even the smallest stem will have a few flowers on it. There are dozens and dozens of flowers in bloom at any one time and their fragrance is wonderful, very similar to gardenia, albeit a little more subtle.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 4°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
African gardenia care should include feeding with liquid plant food at every watering from spring through late summer. Move plants indoors in cool climates by early fall. In the winter when the plant is blooming, feed once per month with a high phosphorus plant food.
Pruning
The cuttings should be inserted into a pot with sterile compost, kept moist and in indirect light. Usually, the cutting will root in about 4 weeks and can then be transplanted and grown on using good African gardenia care tips.
Fertilizer
In the winter when the plant is blooming, feed once per month with a high phosphorus plant food. Be sure to leech to soil often to prevent the buildup of fertilizer salts. Caring for African gardenias is quite easy, as they don't have any significant pest or disease issues.4 апр. 2018 г.

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Soil
Mitriostigma does well in good purchased potting soil mixed with some sand. If planted in a container, make sure there are good drainage holes. If planted in the ground outdoors, amend the soil with plenty of compost and choose a location with shelter from noon time sun.
Additional
African gardenia is found in coastal and dune forests from the Eastern Cape to Mozambique. This evergreen shrub has grayish brown bark with green markings, arrow-shaped glossy leaves, and the much praised 5-petaled white scented blooms.
Popularity
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