Mitriostigma axillare (African Gardenia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Mitriostigma |
| Species | axillare |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 15° |
| Temperature (°F) | 55° |
| Height | 0.2 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An everblooming evergreen shrub. |
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | As a showy indoor potted plant or within a greenhouse. In the right humid climate it can grow as a flowering shrub or border hedge. |
| Propagation | By seed or offsets. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full to partial sun in moist but well-drained soil. Requires at least 50% humidity otherwise its leaves will crinkle and deform – note that this is merely an aesthetic reaction and will not damage the plant. |
| Pests | Scale, slugs and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Leaf Description | Simple, glossy pinnate leaves with rippled edges and light venation. |
| Flower Description | Simple 5-petaled flowers blooming in terminal clusters of 2 - 4. |
| Colour Description | Deep dark green leaves with light green stems. Creamy white to white flowers. |
| Texture Description | Soft. |
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