Mitriostigma axillare

Also Known As

African Gardenia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-20"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

10a-11

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Mitriostigma axillare plant details

Mitriostigma axillare is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mitriostigma axillare

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mitriostigma axillare

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fragrant everbloomer that's easy to get along with. Gardenias are known for their temperamental loveliness, but this hard-to -find Gardenia cousin is filled with sweetness. Its enduring nature and adaptability to indoor conditions make it the perfect specimen for houseplant gardeners. The flowers are quite simple, five white petals surround a yellow center. They are always present in dense clusters somewhere on the plant.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Mitriostigma Axillare, the African Gardenia is a everblooming extremely fragrant houseplant, easier to maintain than the normal gardenia. Arbutus shaped simple white five petal flowers surround a yellow center. Dense clusters are on the plant yearround. Likes sun to part shade and min. temp. of 55 degrees. Grows 10-20"