Gardenia, Sugandhraj

Description

Gardenia Plant, Gandhraj

Gardenia is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family. Gardenia is an attractive, waxy, creamy-white flowers bearing. It is a small evergreen shrub with waxy, lance-shaped leathery, dark green leaves contrasting with intoxicating fragrant, creamy-white flowers.

The flowers are in small clusters, white. It is widely planted in gardens due to its attractive green leaves and mesmerizing fragrance.

Planting and care:

Sunlight

• At least five to six hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plant grow well in Natural bright light .

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and rich in organic content for growing plant.

Watering

• Water the plant when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.