Gardenia indoor: home care
The homeland of gardenia is tropical countries. For the flower to grow, it is necessary to provide optimal conditions that create comfort.
Gardenia is bush-shaped. Its sprawling tree-like shoots are actively branching. They have a flexible and durable structure. The color ranges from brown to brown. The small size allows you to grow a flower at home. Its length is about 1,5 m, so it does not take up much space. During the flowering period, large and lush inflorescences are formed, consisting of several buds. They give the gardenia a decorative touch.
Gardenia indoor is famous for its lush inflorescences
The color of the buds and foliage may vary from cultivar to cultivar. Most often, white, yellow and cream shades of flowers are found. Their texture resembles velvet. The foliage is always dense and dense. It comes in several shades:
- Dark green – with a smooth glossy surface;
- Motley – with contrasting transitions from dark emerald to green-yellow tone, the surface of the leaf is terry;
- Green with edging – the edge of the green leaf plate is painted in a contrasting light cream color.
Gardenia buds have not only aesthetic properties, but also a pleasant aroma. A delicate unobtrusive scent fills the space around the flower.
Home care for the gardenia room
The plant can be grown on windowsills or in flower greenhouses. It grows well on the south side. The soil for planting must be acidic and contain peat. You can add sod and leafy soil, as well as sand to the soil. This will help the root system absorb micronutrients. Caring for your gardenia room involves:
- Temperature regime – the temperature should remain stable at 15-20 degrees. The flower does not tolerate temperature changes.
- Watering and spraying should be done daily. The plant prefers richly moist soil.
- Ventilation – no air stagnation in the room should be allowed. When ventilating, the gardenia must be protected from drafts.
- Transplant – every year the plant is transplanted at the beginning of spring, when the root is entwined with an earthen lump.
To fertilize the soil, you can use complex preparations that promote flowering. During the dormant period, you can not make top dressing.
Flowering begins in late spring. Gardenia blooms for a long time. The buds will decorate the plant until the onset of autumn. When they have faded, they must be cut off.