Preparations before selecting the right soil for pots. Precautions for the maintenance of gardenia and soil for pots. Gardenia, also known as yellow orchid, is one of the traditional famous flowers in my country. It is very popular for its elegant fragrance and beautiful attitude. When maintaining gardenia, reasonable soil mixing and pots are key steps. This article will introduce you in detail the method of matching gardenia with soil for pots to help you maintain healthy and beautiful gardenia. Choose the right soil. Gardenia likes acidic soil, requiring loose, breathable and well-drained soil. The following soils can be selected from: 1. Acidic soil for the botanical garden: This soil has a pH value between 5.5 and 6.5, which is very suitable for Gardenia growth.
2. Mixed soil: Mix peat soil, humus soil, perlite, etc. in a certain proportion to make acidic soil suitable for gardenia.
3. Self-made acidic soil: Mix decomposed organic fertilizers, sand, peat soil, etc. in a certain proportion to make acidic soil suitable for gardenia. Preparations before placing the pot 1. Choose the right pot: Gardenia is suitable for using a tiled or ceramic pot with good air permeability, and avoid using plastic pots.
2. Prepare fertilizer: Before putting gardenia into pots, a small amount of compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer can be applied to the bottom of the pot to provide nutrients.
3. Watering: Before putting into the pot, pour water through the roots of the gardenia to facilitate removal of the pot. Method for placing gardenia with soil 1. Remove the pot: Remove the gardenia from the original pot, taking care not to damage the root system.
2. Clean up the root system: Inspect the root system of gardenia and remove the rotten and withered parts.
3. Put it in a pot: Put the gardenia into the pot and adjust the position to make the root system evenly distributed.
4. Filling soil: Fill the prepared acidic soil into the pot, paying attention to the soil height slightly lower than the mouth of the pot to prevent spillage during watering.
5. Fixing the gardenia: Use a thin iron wire or bamboo stick to fix the gardenia in the pot to prevent it from tilting during growth.
6. Watering: Pour the gardenia thoroughly with water to make the soil fully contact with the roots. Maintenance precautions 1. Light: Gardenia flowers prefer semi-cloudy environments and avoid direct sunlight exposure.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water to avoid causing root rot.
3. Fertilization: Apply compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer once a month to meet the growth needs of gardenia.
4. Pest and insect pest control: Regularly inspect gardenia and take timely measures when pests and insect pests are found.
Potting gardenia with soil is an important part of maintaining gardenia. Reasonable soil matching and potting methods will help the growth of gardenia. Through the above methods, I believe you can maintain healthy and beautiful gardenia. Pay attention to the growth environment and maintenance needs of gardenia can allow gardenia to thrive under your care.