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Gardenia: you may not know it has these other names

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Gardenia belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is an evergreen shrub. Its branches and leaves are lush, its leaves stay green all year round, and its flowers are richly fragrant, making it an important ornamental plant for balconies and courtyards. Besides being ornamental, its flowers, fruit, roots and leaves can all be used as medicine.

Other names for gardenia

Huang Zhizi, Jin Zhizi, Yin Zhizi, Shan Zhihua, Linlan, Mudan, Yuetao, Mu Hengzhi, Yu Hehua.

Growing habits of gardenia

It enjoys sunlight and tolerates shade; under shaded conditions its leaves stay a deep green, but it flowers slightly less well.It likes a warm, humid environment, tolerates heat and cold, and can overwinter safely at -3°C.

It grows best in fertile, well-drained acidic soil; it can also grow in poor, dry soil, but the plant tends to age prematurely.

It has a fairly strong resistance to sulfur dioxide, strong sprouting ability, and tolerates pruning.

The language of gardenia flowers

The language of gardenia flowers - strength, and the promise of life.

Gardenia brings people joy, like a vibrant summer, full of unknown hope and joy.

For lovers, gardenia stands for eternal love and vows, a symbol of beauty.

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