Golden Gardenia is one of the best-smelling flowers. This flower is valued so much for its mild sweet fragrance.
GOLDEN GARDENIA
Golden Gardenia, commonly known as Yellow Gardeenia, Cape Jasmine. The scientific name is Gardenia jasminoides; it belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
CLASSIFICATION
The main characteristic of the golden gardenia is that three colour changes can be observed within a single flower.
CHARACTERISTICS
This plant grows well in tubs and in the ground, but should be transplanted to a location that receives approximately 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day.
BEST PLACE OF GOLDEN GARDENIA
Yellow Gardenia is a perennial plant, so a large pot of 12 inches or larger is recommended.
BEST POT
The flowering season of this plant is from summer to early winter, so care should begin after winter.
PRIOR TO CARE FLOWERING
A sloping or well-drained soil should be prepared for Golden Gardenia. But the Golden Gardenia plant grows well in loamy and sandy-loamy soil.
PREPARING WELL-DRAINED SOIL
Water should be given according to the needs of the plant, this plant likes moisture. So water should be given in such a way that soil moisture is always maintained.
WATERING
From one and a half to two months after transplanting, the plant should be fertilised once every month.
FERTILIZER
Propagation of Golden Gardenia plants or seedlings from cuttings.
PLANT PROPAGATION
While collecting seedlings from the nursery, look for flowers and healthy vigorous, and fresh seedlings
SEEDLING COLLECTION
Care should be taken to ensure that water does not accumulate at the base of the tree during monsoons.
MONSOON CARE