Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
August Beauty Gardenia (Cape Jasmine) is an evergreen shrub that grows 4 to 6 feet tall and can live for decades. This perennial prefers full sun with acidic soil. Its beautiful white flowers give it an elegant look. This plant is widespread and planted near entrances, patios, and borders.
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Cape Jasmine
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty'
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Genus
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Gardenia
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Family
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Rubiaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 64°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty'. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' toxic to pets? |
Yes
Gardenia can be toxic to pets and humans if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
hard
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' Native Region |
Find out where the Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
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