Gardenia: Glossy Foliage & Intoxicating Fragrance for Warm, Humid Rooms

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Light: 6–8 hours direct sun (south window).
• Water: Mix must stay damp but never soggy—critical. Buds drop if too dry or too wet. No standing water >30 min.
• Temperature: 70–85 °F day / 60–65 °F night.
• Humidity: High—run a humidifier or use humidity trays. Keep away from heat vents.
• Fertilizer: Acid-loving formula at ½ strength every 2–4 weeks March–Oct; none Nov–Feb.

Flowering & Longevity

Buds open in 4–6 weeks; flowers last 3–8 days, aging from white to creamy yellow. Remove browned blooms. Except in zones 8–10 (Deep South/West Coast), treat as seasonal—discard after bloom.