Binding:
Lawn & Patio
Brand:
AMERICAN PLANT EXCHANGE
EAN:
7426979007704
Label:
AMPLEX
Manufacturer:
AMPLEX
Model:
Mini Gardenia Tree
Size:
6" Pot
Warranty:
The evergreen gardenia tree adds eye appeal & fragrance to a home landscape or patio. The tree is attractive with glossy, green foliage & white flowers that appear from mid-spring through late summer. In U. S. Department of Agriculture, plant Hardiness zones 8 through 10 in colder Hardiness zones, gardenia trees can either be treated as annuals or planted in containers so it is easy to bring them indoors during the fall & winter months. Care instructions: grown outdoors, Gardenias generally prefer to be kept in partial shade. Gardenias also prefer moist, but well-drained acidic soil with plenty of organic matter. Water Gardenias regularly, even once the plant has finished putting out blooms. Prune the gardenia bush after flowering has ceased to remove spent blooms & untidy branches & to keep the plant in good condition. However, when growing a gardenia bush indoors, you must keep in mind that it requires bright light & high humidity. The dry, short days of winter will likely be the most troublesome, especially if the gardenia bush is not given enough humidity. Moving plants to southern-facing windows &/or supplementing them with grow lights are good ways to improve light conditions during winter. High humidity is essential to indoor gardenia care. Dry air will quickly cause the flowers to begin dropping from the plant. There are several ways to increase humidity in the home, including the use of a humidifier or grouping plants together on trays of wet pebbles. Misting the gardenia plant is not recommended, as this may cause problems with fungal leaf spot. The soil, which should be loose & organic, should be kept moist, but take care not to over water. Monitor the soil frequently for moisture, & water thoroughly as the top of soil Dries. The gardenia plant should also receive cooler nighttime temperatures & warmer daytime temperatures.