How to care for a gardenia plant?
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Carol Gallo
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I ordered a 6" potted gardenia plant. Love this flower but plants always seem to beg to die in my care. Would love some advice on caring for this plant. Will be kept inside and at this point has no blooms. Can give it some morning sun and then pl;ace on windowsill with just ordinary light. It presently is in a plastic pot with draining holes, would prefer to keep it that way. Help please. Gypsy
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Hi Carol, sorry you are having problems with you gardenia plant. I hope this information will help you. Good luck. Growing Gardenias in Pots | Gardenia Tree Care and How to Grow it ...
Growing gardenias in pots require some care and attention but they worth that as gardenias are famous for their fragrance and beautiful appearance.
Here is a almanac post. https://www.almanac.com/plant/geraniums
If you leave it in the nursery container, it is just a matter of time before it dies. Must be repotted and give the roots a chance to breathe and grow. They typically do better in ground than in a container, but it can be done with proper care and the right size planter.
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