Gardenia

Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides

Also known as: Cape jasmine · Family: Rubiaceae

About this plant

The most fragrant houseplant there is, and the fussiest. Acid soil, even moisture and no cold draughts, or the buds drop.

Schedule

water
every 4–7 days
fertilizer
every 33 days
repotting
every 2 years
Light
Bright
Humidity
High
Temperature
16–27°C

Sources

Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.