How to grow gardenia well
Let me tell you about how to grow gardenias well and some knowledge about gardenia care in green plant flower planting. Next, the editor will introduce.
Gardenia is also known as cape jasmine, jade lotus, etc. It originally comes from the Yangtze River Valley. The flowers are pure and elegant white, with both single and double petals, fragrant and refreshing, with lush green leaves. They can be grown as potted plants on indoor balconies or in gardens. Gardenias planted in the ground are more robust and easy to care for, able to withstand intense sunlight, heat, and drought. Potted gardenias are relatively more delicate, but if cared for properly, they can also grow vigorously and bloom abundantly year after year.
The blooming period of gardenias is from June to August. There are large-leafed gardenias, small-leafed gardenias, and gardenias that bloom all year round, which are all easy to care for, with beautiful flowers and a fragrance that fills the air. 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 to purify it. So, how can one grow gardenias well at home?
There is a post-'90s flower enthusiast, a girl, who particularly loves growing gardenias. The gardenias she has been growing, from a single branch cutting that took root, have been thriving for several years now, blooming many flowers every year, looking very beautiful and lush. Everyone who sees them likes 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 best type of pot to use is a deep purple sand pot, which is both breathable and aesthetically pleasing. When choosing soil, gardenias prefer fertile, loose, well-draining soil that is slightly sticky. It is not suitable to use alkaline soil, as this can easily cause yellow leaves. Being an acidic plant, it is necessary to choose slightly acidic soil. When preparing the soil, you can use half garden soil, add a small amount of fertile soil, decayed leaf soil, a bit of coarse sand, and you can also add a small amount of animal manure as a base fertilizer.
How to grow gardenias well
2. Lighting for potted gardenias
Gardenias enjoy sunlight, and a growth environment with ample light is more conducive to their growth. 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 yellow leaves. In the middle of summer, they can be placed in shaded areas with 50% light coverage, and in other seasons, they can be exposed to more sunlight.
3. Frequent watering for potted gardenias
The root system of gardenias is not very developed, with many fine roots, so they are sensitive to water. When watering normally, it is important to keep the potting soil moist, maintaining a slightly damp state and increasing air humidity. When watering, you can use rainwater or fermented rice water, which will make them grow better. In summer, you should water more frequently and also spray water on the leaves. In winter, watering should be reduced to keep the soil slightly dry.