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Gardenia
Description: Gardenias are best suited to the greenhouse or humid semi-tropical climes with mild winters. They can be grown in ... more  Gardenia ... indoors, but need special treatment.Newest Review: ... heady perfume from pure white flowers seems very appealing, yet the results can often be disappointing. Here are a few hints. ... more ... They like plenty of light and a steady warm temperature; however, they must be kept out of direct sunlight, so position them carefully or screen them with a piece of kitchen foil or whatever. They like a moist atmosphere, so sit the plant on a tray of moist gravel. Also, they like acid conditions, so use a lime-free compost and a fertilizer intended for lime-hating plants. Water them with rain water if possible, or use boiled (and filtered) water to remove the carbonates. So it takes a little effort, but the ou...more |
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Gardenia: A heady perfume.... (144 words)
by fred bloggs - written on 12.06.01 (Useful, 432 readings)
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People often return from holiday with the idea of growing a Gardenia as a houseplant, after seeing larger versions growing outdoors in hotter climates. The plant's heady perfume from pure white flowers seems very appealing, yet the results can often be disappointing. Here are a few hints. They like plenty of light and a steady warm temperature; however, they must be kept out of direct sunlight, so position them carefully or screen them with a piece of kitchen foil or whatever. They like a moist atmosphere, so sit the plant on a tray of moist gravel. Also, they like acid conditions, so use a lime-free compost and a fertilizer intended for lime-hating plants. Water ...
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