Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides)

Cape Jasmine, scientifically known as Gardenia jasminoides, is a beautiful evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant white flowers and glossy dark green leaves. Native to China and Japan, this plant is a popular choice for gardens and indoor spaces due to its intoxicating scent and elegant appearance.

Benefits:

Produces large, creamy-white flowers with a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance.
Adds elegance to gardens, patios, and indoor spaces.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Gardenia fruit is used for its anti-inflammatory and calming properties.

Care tips:

Watering: Use filtered or rainwater if possible, as Gardenias are sensitive to hard water.
Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect light or partial sun. Needs at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal blooming.
Soil: Requires acidic, well-draining soil and use a mix of peat moss, pine bark, and perlite for best results.
Fertilization: Feed with an acid-loving plant fertilizer every 4-6 weeks in spring and summer. Reduce feeding in fall and winter.