GARDENIA
TAITENSIS
Tahitian Gardenia
Our
most popular Gardenia. It
is the national flower of Tahiti.
The glossy foliage can grow to a nice spread,
however it can be trimmed for size control. Gardenia
taitensis thrives on warm temperatures and full
sun. It can withstand a light frost but the plant
will not look good. The ideal temperature is above
50° at all times. Will grow great in pots.
FAMILY
:
Rubiaceae
ORIGIN : Tahiti
TYPE/USES
: shrub
SIZE : large shrub 6'-8' on average
GROWTH
RATE : average
LIGHT : full to partial sun
WATER : average
MIN. TEMP. : low 30's for short periods of time,
but best to keep above low 50's
FLOWER : warmer months of the year
