What months does the gardenia bloom and wither?
Today's life tip introduces the blooming and withering months of gardenias and the introduction of green plant flowers in terms of the flowering period maintenance and management. If there are any mistakes, please correct them!
The gardenia has a beautiful shape, bright color, and strong fragrance, making it a favorite flower for many. Gardenias usually bloom between May and August every year, but may vary due to breed, region, and maintenance.
Gardenia is a plant that loves light and requires ample sunlight to grow and bloom normally. If there is insufficient light, the leaves of the gardenia will turn yellow, the branches will become thin and weak, the buds will fall, affecting its ornamental effect. Therefore, it is best to place gardenias in a place with plenty of sunshine, such as a balcony, windowsill, or courtyard. Of course, it is also necessary to avoid strong direct sunlight and high temperatures, as they can cause leaf sunburn and excessive transpiration. Generally speaking, gardenias require 6 to 8 hours of scattered light or semi-shade a day, and the temperature should be maintained between 20°C to 30°C.
Gardenia is a plant that loves acidic soil and requires acidic soil to absorb moisture and nutrients normally. If the soil is too alkaline, gardenias will show iron deficiency symptoms, leaves will turn yellow, wither, and fall off. Therefore, it is best to use strongly acidic peat soil or pine needle soil as the growing medium for gardenias, and some acidic fertilizers such as calcium acetate or ammonium sulfate can be added to the soil to adjust the pH value. Generally speaking, gardenias are suitable for growing in soil with a pH value between 5.0 and 6.5.
Gardenia is a plant that loves moisture and requires adequate water to keep the leaves fresh and the flowers full. Excessive or insufficient water will affect the growth and blooming of gardenias. Too much water can lead to root hypoxia and rot, while too little water can cause leaf dryness and withering. Therefore, gardenias should be watered according to the principle of moderate dryness and wetness, generally watering thoroughly when the soil surface is dry, and not letting the potting soil be too wet or too dry. Gardenias also need to be fertilized regularly to supplement the soil's nutrient elements. Generally, a diluted liquid fertilizer is applied every 10 days during the growing period, a high-phosphorus and high-potassium compound fertilizer is applied every 7 days during the flowering period, and fertilization is stopped during the dormant period.
In addition, gardenias also need regular pruning. Pruning can promote branching and bud formation, improve flowering rate, and ornamental effect. Pruning is usually done in spring and autumn and is divided into shaping pruning and pinching pruning. Shaping pruning refers to the appropriate shortening of the main stem and branches of gardenias to form a compact spherical shape or other shapes. Pinching pruning refers to the removal of the top of the lateral branches of gardenias to promote more branching and increase the number of buds. When pruning, it is important to use a sharp pair of scissors, make the cuts smooth, and avoid infection by germs and pests.
The above sharing of the blooming and withering months of gardenias and the comprehensive knowledge of the flowering period maintenance and management of gardenias, hoping it can help you.