What exactly is the flower name of the small-leaf gardenia plant?
The small-leaf gardenia is an evergreen shrub, evergreen all year round, and has excellent ornamental value. Have you been tormented by the difficult-to-grow large-leaf gardenia to the point of doubting life? The small-leaf gardenia is here to restore your confidence!
Other names of the small-leaf gardenia
Sparrow's-tongue gardenia, water-crossing branch, sparrow's-tongue flower. Latin scientific name: Gardenia jasminoides Ellis.
Growth habits of the small-leaf gardenia
It prefers a warm and humid climate , is not cold-tolerant, and the suitable growing temperature is 18°C to 22°C, while the overwintering period requires 5°C to 10°C; below -10°C it is generally prone to cold damage; it likes light but cannot withstand direct strong light, tolerates semi-shade, and should maintain 60% sunlight all day; its soil requirement is loose, fertile, well-drained clay soil. The small-flower gardenia is a typical acid-loving flower.
Morphological characteristics of the small-leaf gardenia
The leaves of the small-leaf gardenia are obovate, small and narrow, with a leathery feel when touched, and the leaf color is emerald green and glossy. The flowers are white, fragrant, and refreshing. The berries are yellow or orange and ovate.
Flower language and culture of the small-leaf gardenia
The small-leaf gardenia represents eternal love and promises. The blooming of the gardenia is an accumulation and blossoming over a long period of time; the longer the budding period, the longer-lasting the fresh fragrance; therefore, the small-leaf gardenia not only entrusts love, but once its plain and enduring outer coat is removed, what it contains is the essence of a tenacious and noble life.
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