Understand the growth habits of gardenia, choose the watering time, control the amount of watering, and precautions for watering. Gardenia is deeply loved by flower friends for its elegant aroma and beautiful flowers. Maintaining gardenia is not easy, especially in watering. Any carelessness may affect its growth. This article will introduce you in detail the watering methods of potted gardenia to help you raise healthy and beautiful gardenia. Understand the growth habits of gardenia is native to southern my country. It likes warm and humid environments and is not cold resistant. During the maintenance process, we need to fully understand its growth habits so that it can be watered scientifically. Choice of watering time 1. Watering in the morning: Morning is a good time to water. At this time, the temperature is low and the water evaporates slowly, which is conducive to the absorption of gardenia.
2. Avoid watering at noon: The temperature is high at noon, and the water evaporates quickly after watering, which may easily lead to wilting of gardenia leaves. Control of watering amount 1. Watering frequency: Gardenia likes to be moist, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. Under normal circumstances, it is enough to keep the soil slightly moist. In the high temperature season in summer, you can water it once a day; in the spring and autumn seasons, you can water it every 2-3 days; in winter, the temperature is low, so you can water it once a week.
2. Watering method: Use the dipping basin method, place the flower pot into a container containing water, and let the water slowly penetrate into the soil. Pay attention to avoid pouring directly on the leaves when watering to avoid causing the leaves to rot. Watering precautions 1. Soil drainage: Gardenia likes soil with good drainage, so choose flowerpots and soil with good air permeability. If the soil drainage is not smooth, it may easily lead to root rot.
2. Water quality requirements: Use clean and pollution-free water for watering, and avoid using hard water or tap water with high chlorine content.
3. Temperature control: Pay attention to the water temperature when watering, preferably close to room temperature, to avoid excessive temperature differences affecting the growth of gardenia.
The watering method of gardenia may seem simple, but in fact it requires care and patience. Only by understanding the growth habits of gardenia, choosing the appropriate watering time and method, and mastering the amount of watering can we raise healthy and beautiful gardenia. I hope this article can help you on your path to conservation.
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