How to care for gardenias during their blooming period
You may not be aware of the related knowledge about how to care for gardenias during their blooming period and the maintenance points after they bloom. Please refer to the detailed introduction below.
Today, I will share with you a homework on gardenias. This is the small-leaf gardenia cared for by Xiao Zheng, which has already started to bloom. These flowers here have fully bloomed, and the ones on the other side are about to bloom. The blooming period of small-leaf gardenias is slightly earlier than that of large-leaf gardenias. The large-leaf gardenias have also started to develop flower buds and will likely bloom around the beginning of June.
Many friends ask, why do some flower buds of gardenias suddenly fall off after they have just grown? In fact, this is closely related to the watering of gardenias. Gardenias are plants that require a lot of water, especially during the bud formation and blooming periods. If they get thirsty, their first reaction is to drop the flower buds. Therefore, watering should be timely at this stage. Generally, you can water when the surface of the soil is dry, and make sure to water thoroughly, not just half.
No matter what plant, it consumes a lot of nutrients during blooming, and gardenias are no exception. Therefore, we should also fertilize frequently during the blooming period. Generally, apply a balanced compound fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium every half month on the surface of the potting soil. Pay attention to applying thin layers of fertilizer frequently, and combine phosphorus and potassium fertilizers with watering. Generally, apply once every one to two weeks, using a ratio of 1:1000 for potassium dihydrogen phosphate to spray on leaves and water the roots at the same time. This is beneficial for flower bud differentiation and ensures proper blooming.
Now, to care for gardenias, it is still best to place them in a well-lit area. It is recommended that gardenias are best kept outdoors. Indoor maintenance environments have poor ventilation, which can easily lead to yellowing and falling leaves, or even dropping flower buds. Outdoor maintenance ensures adequate light and ventilation, allowing gardenias to grow better and bloom more.
Finally, a small tip for caring for gardenias during the blooming period is to try to avoid letting the gardenias get rained on. This will make the blooming period longer and the fragrance more intense.
The above is a specific introduction to how to care for gardenias during their blooming period and the maintenance points after they bloom, for netizens to refer to and learn from.