GARDENIA
Temperature | Ideally likes 60-80 degrees. Tolerates 33 - 95 degree F. |
---|---|
Light | Bright light, but not full sun. Light shade. Indoors high light is important for flower development. |
Water | Only when the top of the soil feels dry. Add water until it runs through the pot and then drain well. Overly wet or overly dry may cause bud-drop. |
Fertilizer | Feed during growing cycle with high nitrogen formulation. In fall, stop feeding. No fertilizer during blooming cycle. |
Soil | Well-draining soil. Peat moss, fir bark, sand: 4,1,1 ratio |
USDA Zone(s) | Zones 9 & 10. Click here for a zone map. |
Availability | Year round |