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Gardenia jasminoides

கும்பிலிShrub

Gardenia jasminoides, commonly known as gardenia and cape jasmine, is an evergreen flowering plant in the coffee family Rubiaceae. It is native to the subtropical and northern tropical parts of the Far East. Wild plants range from 30 centimetres to 3 metres in height. They have a rounded habit with very dense branches with opposite leaves that are lanceolate-oblong, leathery or gathered in groups on the same node and by a dark green, shiny and slightly waxy surface and prominent veins.

FamilyRubiaceae

GenusGardenia

NativeAsia

LifespanPerennial

Choose a Propagation Method

Stem Cuttings

Best

Most common and successful method.

Air Layering

Reliable

Great for woody branches.

Seeds

Slow

Less common and may not produce identical plants.

Stem Cuttings Step-by-Step

Take cutting

Select a healthy semi-woody stem.

Prepare cutting

Remove lower leaves and trim below a node.

Apply hormone

Dip the cut end in rooting hormone.

Plant cutting

Place in a well-draining potting mix.

Provide humidity

Cover loosely with a plastic bag.

Roots develop

Roots form in 4-6 weeks.

TipObserve your plant regularly and adjust care according to your local climate and conditions.