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Gardenia urvillei (Gardenia urvillei)

Gardenia urvillei is a large shrub or small tree native to the Pacific Islands, known for its fragrant white flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced, acid-forming fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Requires well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced, acid-forming fertilizer during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-10 m

Spread

2-5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-7 cm

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Synonyms
Gardenia lucens Pancher & Sebert
Gardenia noumeensis Schltr. & K.Krause
Gardenia sylvestris S.Moore
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyRubiaceae
  • genusGardenia
  • speciesGardenia urvillei
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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