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About Gardenia augusta 'Florida'
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Gardenia jasminoides 'Florida'
Gardenia
Rubiaceae
Gentianales
Also known as
Gardenia Florida and Gardenia augusta 'Florida

How to care for Gardenia augusta 'Florida'
How often to water your Gardenia augusta 'Florida'

every 9
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Gardenia augusta 'Florida' in your home

a window
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Gardenia augusta 'Florida' in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Gardenia augusta 'Florida'

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Gardenia augusta 'Florida' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Help please! Help! I am not good with plants. I ordered this dwarf gardenia and it was delivered absolutely beautiful and green. I've had it out on my patio but it started turning so I've moved it inside. I've bought gardenia fertilizer and tried different things but nothing is working. I bought a new pot and compost and was thinking if I repot it that it might help. Before I do I thought I would ask on here.
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Es normal que empiece a florecer 🌼 apenas de 3 pies de alto? Lo trasplante un poco tarde porque tenía miedo de que las obejas del vecino se las coman, pero no se las comen porque pueden ser venenosas para ellas. #tomates #tomatoes #jardineria #gardenia
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Some of the leaves are turning yellow. What can I do to fix it. #Gardenia
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It’s been a week since my Gardenia is home, & already is showing burnt leaves tips. The directions she came with said 4-6 of sunlight. Would this be the problem? #Gardenia
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Help! My gardenia is dropping its flower buds and I think I may have spotted spider mites 😬 Any tips on how to treat this? Currently indoors, although I do usually move her back outside once it’s consistently warm enough (we’re in zone 7b). Thank you! #Gardenia
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Help! What am I doing wrong? #Gardenia
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Why are the leaves yellow #Gardenia
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There are very tiny ants on my Gardenia. How do I get rid of them? #Gardenia
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My leaves are wilting, does this plant need a lot of sun? #Gardenia
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Buds dropping #Gardenia my cape jasmine is putting out plenty of buds but they either drop before opening, or brown straight after opening. I did move it and I know that they get stressed after moving, but I think it was too dark and dry where it was. I do mist the leaves almost everyday to mimic high humidity… is this okay? I don’t know what the proper care is for this plant as everything says something different 😅
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
🪴 Soil
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
🌎 Native Region
Gardenia augusta 'Florida' is native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Gardenia augusta 'Florida'
Gardenia augusta 'Florida'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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