Gardenia cornuta
Natal gardenia - Horned gardenia
Description
Gardenia cornuta is a unique species of Gardenia, celebrated for its distinctive fragrance and unusual, horn-shaped flowers. The plant is a shrub with glossy, green leaves. The flowers are a creamy white with a horn-like shape. The flowers release a strong and sweet fragrance, particularly at night, making them a popular choice for gardens. It is a tropical plant, and so prefers warmth and humidity. Gardenia cornuta thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and requires ample sunlight to produce its fragrant blooms. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, to ensure proper growth. It is best cultivated in warm, humid climates. Pruning is best done after flowering to maintain the shape of the plant.
Description
Gardenia cornuta is a unique species of Gardenia, celebrated for its distinctive fragrance and unusual, horn-shaped flowers. The plant is a shrub with glossy, green leaves. The flowers are a creamy white with a horn-like shape. The flowers release a strong and sweet fragrance, particularly at night, making them a popular choice for gardens. It is a tropical plant, and so prefers warmth and humidity. Gardenia cornuta thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and requires ample sunlight to produce its fragrant blooms. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, to ensure proper growth. It is best cultivated in warm, humid climates. Pruning is best done after flowering to maintain the shape of the plant.