Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1-5 meters tall. The leaves are 5- 50 centimeters long and 3-25 centimeters broad, dar green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are in small groups, white, or pale yellow, with 5-12 lobes (petals) from 5-12 centimeters diameter. They usually bloom in mid-spring ti mid-summer. Many species have strong aroma.      To cultivate gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because it originated in-arm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright (not direct) light to thrive. It flourishes in acidic soil with good drainage and thrives on 20∘−23∘ C during the day and 15∘−16∘ C In the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It growns no largerthan 1 inches in height and widht when grown indoor. In climates where it can be grown outdoors, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers, they will turn brown. From the text we know that ...