Why is my gardenia dying?

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i bought a small gardenia a few weeks ago and was told they are easy to keep alive just water and sunlight. some of the leaves turned yellow and dropped off and not the leaves that are green are drying out. I moved the plant inside by a sunny window out of direct sunlight and watered it. Is the gardenia doomed or can I help it?

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

It might be too hot for them. They need lots of humidity. See if these sites help.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm

https://www.southernliving.com/garden/flowers/how-to-grow-gardenias

Lesley · Answer

Thank you, I’ll take a look at both sites.

Lizbeth · Answer

That doesn't look like any gardenia I've ever seen. I've never seen such long green "stems" to the leaves. Except for the few woody stems that are visible it looks more like a peace lily. Gardenia leaves are usually waxy/glossy and those leaves don't look like they ever were that texture. Sure it wasn't mislabeled? If it is a peace lily it needs more water and less sun. I'm also wondering if it could be what is sometimes called a "Florida gardenia" (has fragrant blooms like a gardenia) but isn't a true gardenia. It's a member of the dogbane family and not typically grown as a houseplant. Here are some pictures of that plant. http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/tabernaemontana-divaricata-images/

Good luck!

Lesley · Answer

I’m hoping that by moving the plant inside by a sunny window will help, only time will tell.

Thanks for your help.

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