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Thunberg's Gardenia (Gardenia thunbergia)

Thunberg's Gardenia (Gardenia thunbergia) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa, known for its large, fragrant white flowers and glossy dark green leaves.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Requires well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. A mix of peat, loam, and sand is ideal. Avoid heavy clay soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Requires well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. A mix of peat, loam, and sand is ideal. Avoid heavy clay soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-25°C; avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

8-10 cm

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Synonyms
Caquepiria bergkia J.F.Gmel.
Gardenia appendiculata Stokes
Gardenia macrocarpa Carey ex Voigt
Gardenia medicinalis Vahl ex Schumach. & Thonn.
Genipa thunbergia (Thunb.) Baill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyRubiaceae
  • genusGardenia
  • speciesGardenia thunbergia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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