When does the gardenia bloom?
The editor answers for the netizens about when the gardenia blooms and introduces some small experiences in green plant maintenance for observing the blooming period of gardenia. Next, the editor of this site will introduce to everyone.
Gardenia is a type of shrub belonging to the Gardenia genus of the Rubiaceae family. Everyone should be quite familiar with it in daily life, whether it is the gardenia itself or the food or music made from it, there is a lot. Today, the editor will introduce the blooming period of gardenia for everyone, and those who want to learn about the cultivation methods of gardenia, let's take a look together!
I. Gardenia blooming period
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The appearance of gardenia can be described as pure and innocent, giving people a feeling of being appreciated from a distance but not touched. Its fragrance is elegant and pleasant, making it a highly ornamental flower plant. Gardenia usually blooms in two seasons: spring and summer, specifically from May to July each year. However, this is not a fixed time, as some gardenias may bloom as early as March in the spring. Nevertheless, the blooming period of gardenia is relatively long, usually lasting about five months, which depends on your cultivation level and temperature changes.
II. Cultivation methods and precautions for gardenia
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1. For such a beautiful and generous gardenia, everyone would want to appreciate it more. So, how to maintain it to extend the blooming period? First, we need to provide it with a suitable growth temperature, usually maintaining a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Secondly, we need to water it properly, keeping the soil slightly moist but also avoiding积水.
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2. Gardenia is a semi-shady plant that requires some sunlight. It needs to be exposed to six hours of scattered light every day. When the sun is too strong, we should provide some shading, but still ensure some scattered light!
When does gardenia bloom?
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3. Gardenia is an acidic plant, and acidic soil is more suitable for its growth. It is best to water with water that has been stored overnight or water from a fish pond or rainwater. Tap water can make the soil harden or become alkaline over time. If possible, test the soil with litmus paper regularly, or mix the soil with decomposed leaf fertilizer, eggshells, etc., to change alkaline soil to acidic soil.
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4. After the blooming period, apply base fertilizer to supplement nutrients, and apply potassium fertilizer before the flower buds form to promote more blooming.
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5. Pruning gardenia is also very important. After the blooming period, prune the messy, tall, and diseased branches, and clear the branches inside the plant for better ventilation.
Summary
The introduction above (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) about when gardenia blooms and a brief introduction to the blooming period of gardenia is provided for everyone to learn and understand!