Key Points for the Care of Gardenias during Blooming Period
An article about the key points for the care of gardenias during their blooming period, as well as the characteristics and precautions of gardenia care. Next, the editor will provide a detailed explanation for you.
Gardenias are also known as mountain gardenias and jade lotus flowers, among others. They originally come from the Yangtze River Valley. Their flowers are pure and elegant white, with both single and double petals, emitting a faint and pleasant fragrance that refreshes the mind. They have lush green branches and leaves and can be grown as potted plants on indoor balconies or in the garden. Gardenias planted in the ground are more robust and easy to care for, able to endure intense sunlight, heat, and drought. Potted gardenias tend to be a bit more delicate, but if well cared for, they can also thrive and bloom abundantly year after year.
The blooming period of gardenias is from June to August. There are large-leafed and small-leafed gardenias, as well as gardenias that bloom all year round, which are all easy to care for, with beautiful flowers and a fragrant aroma. Gardenias have a strong ability to absorb sulfur dioxide from the air and can also resist some harmful gases, such as ozone and hydrogen fluoride. They can also absorb dust from the air, purifying it. So how can you care for gardenias at home?
There is a post-90s gardening enthusiast, a girl, who particularly enjoys caring for gardenias. The gardenias she has cared for, which started from a single cutting that took root, have been thriving for several years now, blooming beautifully and abundantly every year, pleasing everyone who sees them. So, how exactly should potted gardenias be cared for? Let's take a look together.
1. Choose the right pot and soil
When choosing a pot for planting gardenias, it should not be too small. It's best not to use ceramic or plastic pots. The most suitable pots are deep clay pots, which are both breathable and aesthetically pleasing. When choosing soil, gardenias prefer fertile, loose, and well-draining soil that is slightly sticky. It is not suitable to use alkaline soil, as this can easily cause yellowing of the leaves. Being an acid-loving plant, gardenias require slightly acidic soil. When preparing the soil, you can use half garden soil mixed with a small amount of fertile soil, decomposed leaf mold, and a little coarse sand. You can also add a small amount of animal manure as a base fertilizer.
Key Points for the Care of Gardenias during Blooming Period
2. Lighting for potted gardenias
Gardenias enjoy sunlight, and a growth environment with ample light is more beneficial for them. They can also be grown in semi-shaded areas. However, in the hot summer, they should not be placed in direct sunlight, as this can easily cause yellowing of the leaves. In the middle of summer, they can be placed in shaded areas, with 50% of the light blocked. In other seasons, they can be exposed to more sunlight.
3. Watering potted gardenias regularly
Gardenias do not have a very developed root system, with many fine roots, so they are sensitive to water. When watering, it is important to keep the potting soil moist and maintain a humid state, and also increase the humidity of the air. When watering, using rainwater or fermented rice washing water can enhance their growth. In summer, watering should be more frequent, and you can also spray water on the leaves. In winter, watering should be reduced to keep the soil slightly dry.