Plant Care

Light Requirements: Provide bright light with several hours of direct morning sunlight. In hot conditions, protect from intense afternoon sun with light shade.

Water Requirements: Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water when the surface begins to dry and avoid allowing the plant to dry out completely.

Fertilizer: Feed with a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer. Reduce feeding during fall and winter.

Soil: Use a rich, well-draining acidic soil mix formulated for acid-loving plants such as azaleas and gardenias.

Temperature: Prefers temperatures around 65–75°F during the day and slightly cooler temperatures at night. Protect from cold drafts and freezing temperatures.

Pet Safety: Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity. Consistent humidity can help support healthy foliage and flowering.

Growth Habit: An evergreen, bushy flowering shrub with glossy green leaves and large, highly fragrant, rose-like white flowers.