Why do gardenias have yellow leaves and drop flower buds
Abstract: This article discusses the reasons for yellow leaves and dropped flower buds in gardenias, as well as the content of green plant and flower cultivation for judging the causes of yellow leaves in gardenias. Next, let me introduce to you.
The reason why gardenias always have yellow leaves and drop buds during cultivation is actually due to these three points.
There must be many novice gardeners in our gardening group! Do novice gardeners often encounter yellow leaves and dropped flower buds when cultivating gardenias? In addition to novices, many experienced gardeners have also experienced this phenomenon! In fact, the reason for this problem is not because our skills are not good, but because some gardenias are really difficult to cultivate. Therefore, when we cultivate gardenias, we must pay attention to the following points!
The best season for cultivating gardenias is spring, but in the hands of novice gardeners, gardenias are not that easy to grow! The most common phenomenon in gardenias is yellow leaves and dropped flower buds! These phenomena are most likely caused by the following points:
1. Insufficient watering leading to plant drying, or excessive watering causing the plant to rot the flower buds.
2. Over-fertilization burning the roots of the gardenia, leading to death!
3. Yellow leaves caused by insufficient light.
These three points are the issues we are least likely to notice during maintenance, and we do have solutions for these problems!
Firstly, regarding watering, we can choose an automatic water-absorbing tray to cultivate gardenias, which can solve the problem of watering effectively. If the leaves of the plant have already turned yellow, we can solve it this way: add 1 to 2 drops of white vinegar to the water when watering the plant, and after a few days, this problem can be solved!
Why do gardenias have yellow leaves and drop flower buds
Secondly, it's the issue of fertilization. During the flowering period of the plant, we might think that adding fertilizer will help the plant bloom more flowers. While this method is generally correct, it doesn't work for gardenias. Fertilizing during the flowering period can cause gardenias to drop flower buds. Therefore, we should fertilize the plant after the flowers have bloomed, using some slow-release fertilizer, and be careful not to over-fertilize, as this can lead to root burn.
Lastly, it's about lighting. Since it's winter now, many plants can't tolerate the cold, so we move them indoors for care. However, gardenias prefer half-daylight. If they grow in a place without light for a long time, they will definitely show yellow leaves. The solution is to buy a grow light to provide additional light for the plant, or place it on a sunny balcony.
These three points are the most likely causes of yellow leaves in gardenias, and we should pay more attention to them during maintenance. When problems arise, we should address them promptly to prevent them from getting worse! Okay, that's all for today's sharing. Gardeners who like it can leave a follow-up before leaving!
Do you know the detailed introduction of the reasons for yellow leaves and dropped flower buds in gardenias and the judgment of the causes of yellow leaves in gardenias shared above?