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   Gardenia is a genus of flowering
    plants comprised of about
    142 species belonging to the
    family of Rubiaceae.

   Gardenia plants are indigenous
    to the tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Asia
    and Australia.
   Gardenias are evergreen shrubs which can grow
    from two to twenty feet or more in height in their
    natural habitat. The leaves are glossy, dark green
    growing from about one to ten inches long
    depending on the species. Gardenia flowers are
    white or yellow in color and develop either a
    single or a cluster of blossoms. The flowers of
    many species are known for their intoxicating
    sweet scent.
 Gardenia jasminoides, also
  known as Gardenia grandiflora,
  originated in Asia.
 Gardenia jasminoides is called
  Zhi zi in China and in Japan it is
  called Kuchinasi.
 It has been grown in China for
  more than one thousand years
  and has been introduced to England
  in the 18th century.
   Several hybrids of Gardenia jasminoides have
    been created, including low growing plants with
    large flowers. The flowers are highly fragrant.
    Several decades ago the flowers were worn by
    men as boutonnieres on special occasions.

   Jazz singer Billie Holiday called gardenia flowers
    her trademark by wearing them in her hair. Today
    the flowers are still a favorite choice for weddings
    and proms.
   Gardenia jasminoides is considered a difficult
    plant to take care of. Many times gardenia plants
    with many buds are bought and the buyer eagerly
    awaits the opening of the flowers. But many times
    the buds drop without further development. When
    purchasing gardenia plants it's better to start with
    small plants without buds. The plants need some
    time to adjust to the environment in their new
    home. Once the plants have adjusted to their new
    home, flower buds start to develop into beautiful,
    sweetly scented gardenia flowers.
   Gardenia taitensis, also called
    Tahitian Gardenia and Tiare Flower,
    is one of only a few plants indigenous
    to Polynesia.

   This evergreen tropical shrub can
    grow as tall as twelve feet. The flowers are white,
    composed of five to nine petals and very fragrant.
   Inhabitants of Polynesia use these highly fragrant
    flowers as necklaces. These floral necklaces are
    called Ei on the Cook Islands, Hei on Tahiti and
    Lei on Hawaii.

   On some Pacific islands wearing these gardenia
    flowers indicates one's relationship status. When
    the flower is worn on the right ear, the person is
    available. When the flower is worn on the left ear,
    the person is taken.
   The flowers of Gardenia taitensis are used to
    make Monoi Tiare Tahiti, which is a perfume oil,
    by infusing the flowers in coconut oil. This process
    is called Enfleurage. The process uses odorless
    fats that are solid at room temperature to capture
    the fragrant compounds released by plants.

   In addition, the flowers are also used in highly
    priced perfumes, like Tiare by Ormonde Jayne
    and Tiare by Chantecaille.
   Other popular Gardenia species include
    Gardenia brighamii, Gardenia cornuta and
    Gardenia nitida, to name a few.
   Gardenia plants prefer partial sun and should be
    protected from the hot afternoon sun during the
    summer months. They grow and flower well under
    grow lights where night temperatures should not
    go below 60 to 65 degrees which translates to 15
    to 18 degrees Celsius.
   Gardenia plants are prone to root disease.
    Growing them in clay pots can reduce the risk as
    the potting medium dries out faster in clay pots.
    Gardenia plants prefer an acidic potting medium,
    soil, meaning the soil ph is less than 7. If the
    potting medium is not acid enough, many
    nutrients, including iron, cannot be absorbed by
    the roots and the plants develop a condition
    called Chlorosis which expresses itself in
    yellowing of the leaves. Some gardeners pour a
    small amount of vinegar at the top of the soil to
    prevent or treat mild cases of Chlorosis.
   It is best to water gardenia plants when the
    surface of the potting medium looks and feels dry.
    It is recommended to avoid using “hard” tap water.
    If the tap water is very “hard”, adding some
    vinegar to the watering can lowers the ph level of
    the water. When watering it is important to water
    the plants thoroughly until water drips through the
    drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. The
    gardener needs to make sure that no water
    remains in the saucer after the drainage process
    is complete.
   When fertilizing gardenia plants
    any balanced fertilizer at one
    quarter strength of the
    recommended dosage can be
    used.

   Using a fertilizer designed for acid
    loving plants reduces the risk of Chlorosis.

   Humidity should be kept at 50% or higher. If
    humidity is low, misting the plants frequently or
    using a humidifier greatly benefits gardenia
    plants.
   When proven and tested guidelines are followed,
    gardenia plants with their highly fragrant flowers
    bring years of enjoyment to outdoor and indoor
    gardeners.

   Copyright © Bob Walsh
   www.BobWalshPlumeriaCare101.com
   www.HowToGrowPlumeriaFrangipani.com

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  • 1. Brought To You By www.BobWalshPlumeriaCare101.com www.HowToGrowPlumeriaFrangipani.com
  • 2. Gardenia is a genus of flowering plants comprised of about 142 species belonging to the family of Rubiaceae.  Gardenia plants are indigenous to the tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Asia and Australia.
  • 3. Gardenias are evergreen shrubs which can grow from two to twenty feet or more in height in their natural habitat. The leaves are glossy, dark green growing from about one to ten inches long depending on the species. Gardenia flowers are white or yellow in color and develop either a single or a cluster of blossoms. The flowers of many species are known for their intoxicating sweet scent.
  • 4.  Gardenia jasminoides, also known as Gardenia grandiflora, originated in Asia.  Gardenia jasminoides is called Zhi zi in China and in Japan it is called Kuchinasi.  It has been grown in China for more than one thousand years and has been introduced to England in the 18th century.
  • 5. Several hybrids of Gardenia jasminoides have been created, including low growing plants with large flowers. The flowers are highly fragrant. Several decades ago the flowers were worn by men as boutonnieres on special occasions.  Jazz singer Billie Holiday called gardenia flowers her trademark by wearing them in her hair. Today the flowers are still a favorite choice for weddings and proms.
  • 6. Gardenia jasminoides is considered a difficult plant to take care of. Many times gardenia plants with many buds are bought and the buyer eagerly awaits the opening of the flowers. But many times the buds drop without further development. When purchasing gardenia plants it's better to start with small plants without buds. The plants need some time to adjust to the environment in their new home. Once the plants have adjusted to their new home, flower buds start to develop into beautiful, sweetly scented gardenia flowers.
  • 7. Gardenia taitensis, also called Tahitian Gardenia and Tiare Flower, is one of only a few plants indigenous to Polynesia.  This evergreen tropical shrub can grow as tall as twelve feet. The flowers are white, composed of five to nine petals and very fragrant.
  • 8. Inhabitants of Polynesia use these highly fragrant flowers as necklaces. These floral necklaces are called Ei on the Cook Islands, Hei on Tahiti and Lei on Hawaii.  On some Pacific islands wearing these gardenia flowers indicates one's relationship status. When the flower is worn on the right ear, the person is available. When the flower is worn on the left ear, the person is taken.
  • 9. The flowers of Gardenia taitensis are used to make Monoi Tiare Tahiti, which is a perfume oil, by infusing the flowers in coconut oil. This process is called Enfleurage. The process uses odorless fats that are solid at room temperature to capture the fragrant compounds released by plants.  In addition, the flowers are also used in highly priced perfumes, like Tiare by Ormonde Jayne and Tiare by Chantecaille.
  • 10. Other popular Gardenia species include Gardenia brighamii, Gardenia cornuta and Gardenia nitida, to name a few.
  • 11. Gardenia plants prefer partial sun and should be protected from the hot afternoon sun during the summer months. They grow and flower well under grow lights where night temperatures should not go below 60 to 65 degrees which translates to 15 to 18 degrees Celsius.
  • 12. Gardenia plants are prone to root disease. Growing them in clay pots can reduce the risk as the potting medium dries out faster in clay pots. Gardenia plants prefer an acidic potting medium, soil, meaning the soil ph is less than 7. If the potting medium is not acid enough, many nutrients, including iron, cannot be absorbed by the roots and the plants develop a condition called Chlorosis which expresses itself in yellowing of the leaves. Some gardeners pour a small amount of vinegar at the top of the soil to prevent or treat mild cases of Chlorosis.
  • 13. It is best to water gardenia plants when the surface of the potting medium looks and feels dry. It is recommended to avoid using “hard” tap water. If the tap water is very “hard”, adding some vinegar to the watering can lowers the ph level of the water. When watering it is important to water the plants thoroughly until water drips through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. The gardener needs to make sure that no water remains in the saucer after the drainage process is complete.
  • 14. When fertilizing gardenia plants any balanced fertilizer at one quarter strength of the recommended dosage can be used.  Using a fertilizer designed for acid loving plants reduces the risk of Chlorosis.  Humidity should be kept at 50% or higher. If humidity is low, misting the plants frequently or using a humidifier greatly benefits gardenia plants.
  • 15. When proven and tested guidelines are followed, gardenia plants with their highly fragrant flowers bring years of enjoyment to outdoor and indoor gardeners.  Copyright © Bob Walsh  www.BobWalshPlumeriaCare101.com  www.HowToGrowPlumeriaFrangipani.com