Why People Love Gardenia
- Heavenly Scent: The fragrance is unmatched—floral, sweet, and deeply relaxing.
- Classic Beauty: Its creamy-white blooms contrast beautifully with dark foliage.
- Versatile: Can be grown as a patio feature, indoor potted plant, or part of a flowering hedge.
Gardenia Care Essentials
- Light: Needs bright, indirect light. Outdoors, choose a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade.
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Use room-temperature water.
- Humidity: Loves humidity—mist often or place near a pebble tray indoors.
- Feeding: Feed every 2–4 weeks with an acid-loving plant fertilizer during the growing season.
Common Problems? Here’s Help
Yellowing leaves? It’s often due to alkaline soil or low humidity. Try watering with rainwater and avoid hard tap water. For bud drop, check that your plant isn’t stressed by sudden temperature shifts.