Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Gardenia

Species:

Gardenia taitensis

USDA Symbol:

GATA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

400 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with consistent warmth and humidity. Fresh seeds have higher viability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI