What to Do About Gardenia Stunted Growth
A brief guide to help you deal with gardenia stunted growth, providing an introduction to green plants and flower care. Here is a detailed explanation below.
What to Do About Gardenia Stunted Growth
In spring, gardenias bloom, consuming a large amount of nutrients. It is necessary to trim the branches and leaves promptly and supplement fertilizers. When cultivated at home, improper handling, incorrect fertilization, or (G-Y) not timely, along with poor aeration of the potting soil, can lead to a severe lack of nutrients, causing the plant to be in a stunted growth state. It is essential to change the potting soil timely, ensuring good aeration, and to fertilize and water the plant during the growing period.
Reasons for Gardenia Stunted Growth
Gardenias bloom profusely in April and May. Many people prune their gardenias in early spring so that by April or May, they can produce a large number of flower buds, resulting in abundant blooms. However, some gardenias encounter problems: after pruning, they do not grow, remaining stunted but not dying.
In spring, gardenias bloom and consume a large amount of nutrients, requiring timely pruning of branches and leaves and supplementing fertilizers. Improper handling, incorrect fertilization, or (G-Y) not timely, along with poor aeration of the potting soil, can lead to a severe lack of nutrients, causing the plant to be in a stunted growth state.
Manifestations of Gardenia Stunted Growth
The seedlings shrink and do not grow, the leaves turn yellow, and when pulled out, the roots of the seedlings appear decayed yellow, with some rootlets or main roots rotten. The cause of the disease is due to low soil temperature and high soil moisture, which cause part of the seedling roots to rot, resulting in slow growth of new roots and growth inhibition of the above-ground part of the seedlings.
Dealing with Gardenia Stunted Growth
1. High temperature
As time progresses, approaching summer, temperatures rise, and gardenias may enter a semi-dormant or dormant state. When gardenias are dormant, they naturally do not grow. The optimal growth temperature for gardenias is between 15-25 degrees Celsius. If the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, growth will slow down and enter a semi-dormant state. If the temperature exceeds 35 degrees, they will enter a dormant state.
Therefore, when growing gardenias in April and May, it is best to place them in a cool and well-ventilated environment to facilitate their growth.
2. Excessive sunlight
We all know that sunlight is very important for plants. For most plants, sufficient sunlight leads to healthier growth and more blooms. This is also true for gardenias. However, this depends on the intensity of the sunlight. Gardenias enjoy sunlight but are sensitive to direct strong light.
In spring and winter, when sunlight is abundant, plant growth accelerates. However, in summer, intense sunlight is not suitable for gardenia growth and may even cause growth cessation. The best care is to expose the plants to 2 hours of sunlight in the morning and then place them in a well-lit environment for the rest of the time.
The above is a brief guide on dealing with gardenia stunted growth. I hope this article can provide you with some help!