How to grow gardenia to make it more vigorous
An introduction to how to grow gardenias to make them more vigorous and some small tricks to encourage blooming, next, let's get to know them together.
Gardenias are a favorite among many friends, whether grown in a pot on the balcony at home or in the garden, whether in a pot or in the ground, they can all grow vigorously. Their branches and leaves remain green and lush even in winter, and they are very beautiful throughout the year.
In fact, when gardenias are blooming, their leaves look quite good too, more cold-tolerant than pothos or money trees, and they don't shed leaves in winter. They look very beautiful, and when gardenias bloom, their flowers are pure white and very beautiful. The fragrance they emit fills the whole room. This fragrance is not too strong but can refresh the mind and make one feel comfortable and happy.
So, when gardenias are in bloom, how to make the ones you are growing bloom smoothly, produce more flower buds, and even have the branches full of flower buds? How can this be achieved?
1. Water gardenia potted plants with three types of water
Although gardenias are not very fond of fertilizer and do not need to be fertilized frequently, they do need to supplement nutrients during the vigorous growth period and before blooming. Without enough nutrients, it is difficult for them to produce flower buds and bloom. When fertilizing gardenia potted plants, make sure not to use too much concentrated fertilizer or raw fertilizer, as this can easily cause yellowing leaves, falling leaves, or even falling flower buds.
How to grow gardenias to make them more vigorous
Usually, we can water with some cake fertilizer water, or diluted rice washing water is also good, or water with a little iron sulfate every few months to make the soil slightly acidic. This way, its leaves remain green and shiny throughout the year without yellowing. As for the potting soil, it doesn't necessarily have to be too loose.
In fact, ordinary garden soil can also grow gardenias, just add some organic fertilizer, some river sand or perlite to increase air permeability and drainage, and add some decomposed leaf soil or peat. Before the flowering period, diluted potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be watered into the pot, which also helps to supplement nutrients and encourage blooming.
When the temperature is not too high, around 20 degrees, you can also loosen the soil, add some fertile organic fertilizer or fertile soil, add a layer on the surface of the pot, water thoroughly, and supplement some nutrients. This can also help it grow flower buds smoothly and bloom successfully.