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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI wish to pot a newly acquired gardenia plant.
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1 Comment To "is ericaceous compost ok for planting indoor gardenia?"
#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 05/21/2014 @ 10:19 pm
Yes, since gardenias are classed as ericaceous plants, compost (potting soil) mixed for acid-lovers should work. Gardenias grow best in pH of 5.0 – 6.0, you may want to do a simple pH test now and then. This article has more tips on growing gardenias in pots: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/growing-gardenias-indoors.htm [1]