Gardenia jasminoides variegated/ Gandharajan (Single plant) - Jiffy sized plant - without pot

JIFFY SIZED PLANT - WITHOUT POT

GARDENIA

This is a beautiful flowering plant that has white colours and a mild smell. The flower is seasonal and is planted during the spring time. The petals of the flower are waxy and smooth to touch.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PLANT:

SOIL:

A soil with acidic pH (5.0-6.5), well-draining, loamy soil.
These plants prefer moist and humid soil.Avoid misting in the winter months as it can lead to fungal problems especially when kept in indoors.
LIGHT:

Position your plant such that it getsindirect sunlight and protection from strong sunlight in the afternoonor else it will scorch/burn the leaf/ leaf fall.
They require indirect sunlight for their optimum growth. Though they can be tolerant of the low lights, but the leaves may be dark.
Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade.
WATERING:

Water the plant only when 2-2.5 inches of the top soil has dried.
Watering schedules to be taken care of especially during the warmest months of the year and hence requires a more frequent waterings.
Overwatering will lead to rotting of the roots. The signs of overwatering are yellowing or browning of leaves and stalks.
FERTILIZING:

Fertilizing throughout the growing season i.e., spring to summers (April-November), preferably every 2-4 weeks will boost growth of the plant and faster bloom.
PRUNING:

Prune the plants after the bloomed flowers have become old, to enhance growth and remove the weak sections if the plant part.
PROPAGATION OF PLANT:

Stem cutting

Cut a stem of 3-4 inches long.
Dab on some root hormone and dust the excess of it.
Plant these stems in 1-3 inches deep moist soil, away from direct sun.
Plant in spring or summer.
The roots will develop within 4 weeks of time.