How can I help my gardenia?
I transplanted this gardenia plant is from a patio planter because it kept getting wimpy, yellow leaves and bud fallout. In the ground its not much better. I have sprayed it for black spot and little white insects...it is still struggling. Help!
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Call or visit your local nursery to get more information for your area and project. They should have hints and products to help you.
Quick Answer:
Gardenias like slightly acid soil.
Full Story:
I was plant sitting for a friend and her baby was dropping leaves and buds, no matter what I did. I went online put in: "gardenia and dropping bud and leaves" All it needed more acid to the soil. I then added a small amount of vinegar as suggested by the online site I found.
My friend returned home I told her what I did and now she does it every time she waters. Her baby/plant is always happy.
Do Your Homework:
I suggest looking online about: "how to care for a Gardenia"and go from there.
The internet is a wonderful tool. Use it and reap the benefits.
Please do check more than one site for info so you know you are doing the right thing.
Best of luck and happy bloomings!
Call or visit your local nursery to get more information for your area and project. They should have hints and products to help you.
While living in Florida I had a gardenia bush. It was looking really bleak and desperately needed help. I found advice and was amazed how well it worked. Everytime I empty out a jar of dill pickles i would leave the pickle juice in the jar and fill jar with water and juice. then I would spray the juice all over the gardenia plant. It even removes the black that can affect the leaves. I had beautiful leaves and the plant was always full fo blooms
Try mixing Epsom salts in the soil around it.
I found out that gardenias do not do well in direct sunlight...mine is suffering and I am going to move it from out of the sun to partial shade. Maybe this would help.
I use Epsom salt, but don't sprinkle it right on the plant, sprinkle it around it about 9-12" away from the base (it can burn it up). Also, don't over water it, if it has been wet outside just let it be, if not then water once a week. They also like sunlight.... the epsom salt will help make it a pretty green. I use 7 Dust (spray) if there are tiny holes on the leaves.
Partial shade, slightly acidic environment, moderate water!