African Gardenia Live Plant – Mitriostigma axillare – Indoor Houseplant

African Gardenia (Mitriostigma axillare) is an evergreen tropical houseplant valued for its attractive broadleaf foliage and fragrant white flowers. It is suited to warm indoor environments such as sunrooms and other bright, sheltered spaces.

This listing includes 1 live African Gardenia plant. The seller lists the plant size as 2.5; the unit is not specified in the provided information. The plant is potted and in the vegetative growth stage at the time of listing.

African Gardenia prefers medium light, acidic, well-drained growing media, and moderate watering. Its tropical nature makes it best suited to indoor cultivation or warm, frost-free environments.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live African Gardenia plant – Mitriostigma axillare
• Listed plant size: 2.5 – unit not specified by the seller
• Evergreen tropical houseplant with broadleaf foliage
• Fragrant white flowers can add ornamental interest when the plant reaches flowering maturity
• Prefers medium light and moderate watering
• Best suited to acidic, well-drained soil containing loam or peat
• Suitable for indoor growing, particularly in warm, bright rooms and sunrooms
• Natural variation in foliage, branching, and plant appearance should be expected

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live potted African Gardenia plant
• Plant form: Potted plant
• Growing medium: Loam/peat preferred

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: African Gardenia
Scientific Name: Mitriostigma axillare
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical houseplant
Life Cycle: Evergreen perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White flowers
Sunlight: Medium light
Soil: Acidic, loam, peat, well-drained
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: Tropical/subtropical; specific USDA zone not provided
Plant Size: 2.5 (unit not specified)
Quantity: 1
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
Growth Stage: Vegetative

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for African Gardenia?
African Gardenia is a tropical/subtropical plant and is best suited to warm, frost-free conditions. A specific USDA hardiness zone was not provided for this listing.

2. How much sunlight does African Gardenia need?
The seller lists medium sunlight. Indoors, provide a bright location with suitable filtered or indirect light.

3. How much water does African Gardenia need?
The listed watering requirement is medium. Maintain appropriate moisture without leaving the growing medium excessively wet.

4. What is the growth habit of African Gardenia?
Mitriostigma axillare is an evergreen broadleaf plant with ornamental foliage and fragrant flowers.

5. Can African Gardenia be grown in a container?
Yes. This listing is supplied as a potted indoor plant, making container cultivation appropriate for warm indoor environments.

Customer Notice for Live Plants:
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.