Why do my gardenias have NO smell
According to aspca.org, gardenias ARE toxic.
Depending on the climate, gardenias bloom from mid -spring to mid-summer.
Gardenias are best pruned just after they have finished flowering. Leaving it too much later than this affects the number of blooms in the following season.
Gardenias are sensitive to cold. Since 30 degrees is 2 degrees below freezing, gardenias would need to be covered.
Gardenias are in the Rubiaceae family.
Gardenias are widely used as exotic ornamental flowers in corsages, as houseplants and as outdoor plants. A yellow silk dye has been made for centuries from the gardenia berry.
Yes gardenias are native to Hawaii. They are called nanu or na'u. Unfortunately the wild gardenias are almost extinct. http://hawaiianforest.com/gardenia-tree-at-kanepuu-preserve
labugs , snails , catapilurs eat gardenia
To keep cut gardenias from wilting, make a clean, angled cut at the base of the stem and place them immediately in a vase filled with fresh water. Change the water daily and mist the flowers with water to provide humidity. Keep the gardenias away from direct sunlight and drafts to help them stay fresh longer.
aleida nunez
Gardenias are symbolic of secret love.