Choose suitable planting containers, soil selection and preparation, light and temperature, watering and fertilization, pruning and modeling, pest and disease control. As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are beginning to pursue a green and healthy lifestyle. Indoor flower cultivation can not only beautify the home environment, but also purify the air and improve the quality of living. Gardenia has become a popular choice for indoor flower cultivation due to its fresh and elegant fragrance and beautiful posture. This article will introduce you in detail the indoor cultivation method of small gardenia and help you easily grow beautiful gardenia. Choose a suitable planting container. Gardenia is suitable for planting in flowerpots with good breathability, such as purple sand pots, ceramic pots, etc. Drain holes should be left at the bottom of the container to prevent accumulated water. When selecting a container, the size and growth space of the plant should not be too small to avoid affecting the normal growth of the plant. Soil selection and preparation of gardenia have no strict requirements on soil, but it is better to use slightly acidic soil that is loose, breathable and well-drained. You can choose to mix leaf soil, garden soil, sand, etc. in a certain proportion. In order to improve soil fertility, some organic fertilizers can be added in appropriate amounts, such as decomposed chicken manure, cake fertilizer, etc. Light and temperature Gardenias prefer semi-cloudy environments, but should not be kept in the dark for a long time. When cultivating indoors, they should be placed in places with sufficient scattered light, such as balconies, window sills, etc. When high temperatures in summer, pay attention to proper shade, avoid direct sunlight, and the winter temperature should be kept above 5 ° C to prevent the plants from freezing. Watering and fertilization Gardenias like a humid environment, but avoid standing water. When watering, the soil should be kept slightly moist and not too much. When high temperatures in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately. When the temperature in winter is low, the watering should be reduced. To avoid causing root rot. In terms of fertilization, compound fertilizers can be applied once a month during the vigorous growth period. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be appropriately increased before and after flowering to promote flowering. During the growth process of gardenia, the withered branches and leaves should be pruned in time to keep the plant clean. When new buds grow in spring, they can be pruned appropriately to promote plant growth. During the indoor breeding process, the plants can be tailored according to personal preferences. Shape, such as pruning them into spheres, pyramids, etc. Pest and insect pest control During the indoor cultivation process of gardenia gardenia, common pests and diseases include aphids, red spiders, leaf spot diseases, etc. The control methods are as follows: 1. Regularly inspect the plants and remove pests and diseases in time; 2. Use pesticides to prevent and control, such as imidacloprid, avermectin, etc.; 3. Strengthen indoor ventilation to reduce the incidence of pests and diseases.
Little gardenia is an indoor flower that is easy to breed. As long as you master the correct breeding method, you can easily grow beautiful gardenia. I hope this article can help you on the road to growing flowers and make your home environment more warm and beautiful.
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