CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate to Hard
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 6 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy, dark green leaves
4.Flowers – Large, white, double-petaled, highly fragrant flowers
5.Type – Outdoor ornamental flowering shrub
6.Feed – Use acidic plant fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Regular; keep soil evenly moist and avoid hard water
8.Soil – Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–80°F (18°C–27°C); sensitive to cold and frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a well-drained, semi-shaded area with acidic soil.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Backfill with acidic, organic-rich soil and press gently.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides ‘Fortuniana’
2.Common names: Fortuniana Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fortuniana
3.Hindi: गंधराज फूल झाड़ी (Gandharāj Phūl Jhāṛī)
4.Tamil: மணப்பூக்கள் கார்டீனியா செடி (Maṇappūkkaḷ Kāṭṭīniyā Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: పరిమళ గార్డెనియా మొక్క (Parimala Gāḍeniyā Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಸುಗಂಧ ಗಾರ್ಡೆನಿಯಾ ಗಿಡ (Sugandha Gārḍeniyā Gida)
7.Marathi: सुगंधी गार्डेनिया झुडूप (Sugandhī Gārḍeniyā Jhudūp)
8.Malayalam: സുഗന്ധ ഗാർഡീനിയ ചെടി (Sugandha Gārḍēniya Ceṭi)