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Description

The plant has great medicinal value and is used for medicinal purpose herb, mentioned in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia for the treatment of fever, indigestion, wounds, skin diseases and pain in the abdomen due to the intestinal worm.

Native to India, Gummy gardenia is a small tree which grows up to 3 mete Gardenia is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants. They are evergreen shrubs and small trees growing to 1 to 15 m tall.

The leaves are opposite or in whorls of three or four, dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are solitary or in small clusters, white or pale yellow, with a tubular-based corolla. The gum-resin obtained from the leaf buds is used in the treatment of cutaneous diseases. The tree is the source of a resin called Dikkamaly resin. The leaf buds yield a transparent, bright yellow gum-resin. It is used to keep off flies and worms. The gum powder mixed with honey is used to massage the gums in teething troubles. It is also an effective painkiller, antiseptic as well as a wound healer, used in the dental arches and infections.

Plant Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardenia an indoor plant?

No, Gardenia is not an indoor plant

Can Gardenias grow in shade?

Yes it will grow in shade but it will not flower until it will not get 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day.

Can Gardenias tolerate full sun?

Yes, Gardenias can tolerate full sun

Where to plant Gardenia plant?

You can plant a Gardenia plant preferably outdoors, in pot or in ground at a spot receiving direct bright sunlight for at least 4-6 hours a day.

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Which Gardenia smells the best?

Almost all the gardenias smell best.

Are Gardenias hard to grow?

No, Gardenias are very easy to grow

How to plant Gardenia plant?

To plant Gardenia consider the following points.
1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil which is rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives direct bright sunlight at least 4-6 hours a day.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct bright sunlight for at least 4-6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water. General caring tips- Plant should get 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June July).

Does Gardenia grow in shade?

Yes it will grow in shade but it will not flower until it will not get direct bright sunlight for at least 4-6 hours a day.

Why Gardenia leaves turn brown?

The main reasons of leaves turning brown are as follows
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

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Does Gardenias need full sun?

Yes, Gardenia needs full sun at least 4-6 hours a day for blooming.

Can Gardenias grow indoors?

It is perfectly possible to grow gardenia indoors when there is the availability of direct bright sunlight at least 4-6 hours a day.

When Gardenia bloom?

Gardenia blooms heavily in May and June

Do Gardenias need a lot of water?

No, Gardenia dont need a lot of water, water the plant when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

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Do Gardenias attract bees?

Yes, Gardenia flowers attract bees.

Where should Gardenias be planted?

Gardenia can planted outdoor or indoor where direct bright sunlight for at least 4-6 hours a day is available.

Why Gardenia leaves turn yellow?

The main reasons of leaves turning yellow are as follows
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

Is Gardenia a perennial?

Yes Gardenia is flowering perennial plant in the Rubiaceae family.

When to prune Gardenia plant?

Gardenia Plant need little pruning to develop a strong structure. Remove broken, dead, dying, or damaged branches by using clean cutting shear during September-October month after end of blooming period.

Will Gardenias grow from a cutting?

Yes Gardenia can grow from cuttings.
1. To propagate take pencil size cutting of well mature stem to a length of 16-18 cm and remove any flowers leaves from it.
2. Then dip bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone, and Place the 3/4 portion cutting into a small container with well-draining soil and water the cuttings.
3. Rooting will start within 1-2 week.

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Are Gardenias safe for cats?

Gardenias are particularly toxic to cats as per available research findings.

Does Gardenia smell like jasmine?

No Gardenia dont smell like Jasmine

Why Gardenia buds fall off?

It is maybe due to Insufficient light, less or overwatering, and nutrient deficiency.

How to care Gardenia plant?

Make sure your plant is getting following growing conditions
1. Sunlight- At least 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

Is Gardenia poisonous?

Gardenias are mildly toxic when digested as per available research findings.

Does Gardenia have thorns?

Yes, Gardenia has thorns.

Where do Gardenias grow best?

Gardenia can grow best where it will get following growing conditions
1. Sunlight- At least 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

Do Gardenias like acidic soil?

Yes it will prefer acidic soil with a pH range of
5.0 to
6.0.

How to grow Gardenia plant?

Gardenia Plant is grown by cuttings and grafting. Consider the following points to grow plant.
1. Sunlight- At least 4-6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

Why Gardenia not flowering?

The most general reasons of not flowering plant are as follows.
1. Lack of proper nutrient (mainly Phosphorus).
2. Improper water and sunlight availability.

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