{"product_id":"gandharajan-big-plant","title":"Gandharajan Big Plant | Gardenia jasminoides | Large Fragrant Flowering Shrub India","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGandharajan Big Plant — Gardenia jasminoides | Large Fragrant Flowering Shrub\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGandharajan Big\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGardenia jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is the larger variety of the beloved Gandharajan — a premium flowering shrub prized across Kerala and South India for its intensely fragrant, creamy-white blooms. The large variety produces bigger flowers and grows into a more substantial garden specimen, making it a centrepiece plant for any garden or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardenia jasminoides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gandharajan, Gardenia, Cape Jasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2.5 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white, intensely fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to Summer; intermittent year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, sweet, classic Gardenia scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light to morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, well-draining, humus-rich soil (pH 5.0–6.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monthly with acid-loving plant fertilizer; iron supplement if leaves yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good in large pots (16–20 inch) with acidic potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden specimen, courtyard feature, fragrant hedge, entrance planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain soil acidity — use acidic compost or add sulphur to raise acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellowing leaves usually indicate iron deficiency — apply iron chelate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist leaves in dry weather to maintain humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomer FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between Gandharajan Big and Small?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The Big variety produces larger flowers and grows into a taller, more substantial shrub. The Small variety is more compact and better suited for pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why are my Gardenia leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Most commonly iron deficiency or overwatering. Apply iron chelate and ensure well-draining, acidic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it bloom all year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Main flush is spring-summer; with good care it can produce intermittent blooms year-round in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Nursery Fresh  ✓ Healthy Dispatch  ✓ Secure Packaging  ✓ Expert Support  ✓ WhatsApp Assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping: ₹80\/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund\/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blueberry Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49719955652858,"sku":"BB-PLT-GDB-001","price":280.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blueberrybotanicals.in\/kn\/products\/gandharajan-big-plant","provider":"Blueberry Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}