Plant No. 13

Gardenia Bonsai

Gardenia jasminoides 'Radicans'

Costco small bonsai: glossy dark leaves and suede-white flowers with a heavy perfume. Outdoor plant.

Full sun to part sun, outdoorsEvery 2–4 days50–70%60–80°F outdoors; protect below 50°F

Specifications

Current Pot

Costco oval ceramic 8" long × 6" wide

New Pot

Keep the oval bonsai pot (do not upsize)

Pot Type

High-fired oval ceramic, cream

Soil

FoxFarm Ocean Forest + perlite (70/30), keep acidic

Watering

Every 2–4 days outdoors - keep evenly moist, never bone dry. Water until it runs out, empty the tray.

Moisture After Watering

7-8 / 10

Water Again At

4-5 / 10

Light

Full sun to part sun, outdoors

Humidity

50–70%

Temperature

60–80°F outdoors; protect below 50°F

Care Notes

Costco item 648964 / model DT0107G. Almost certainly dwarf gardenia (G. jasminoides 'Radicans'), 6–8" tall. Blooms March–June. This is an outdoor bonsai - it will fade indoors after a few days. Acid soil, no lime water if you can help it. Buds drop if it dries out or sits in a draft.