How to care for gardenia jasminoides indoors
You may not know how to care for gardenia jasminoides indoors and the knowledge of green plants and flowers related to the indoor maintenance skills of potted gardenias. The following is a detailed introduction for you.
Suitable soil: Cultivate with fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil, and change the soil once a year.
Adequate lighting: expose to plenty of scattered light, promptly shield from strong light, and lack of light will affect flowering.
Appropriate temperature: Control the temperature between 15-28℃, pay attention to low temperatures in winter, and avoid freezing.
Proper watering: Water frequently during the growing season to keep the soil moist, and strictly control water after entering winter, only water when dry.
Reasonable fertilizing: Apply thin fertilizer frequently during the spring sprouting period and before flowering to promote growth and flowering.
I. Suitable soil
Gardenia jasminoides has high requirements for soil, the best soil should be loose, breathable, fertile, and slightly acidic, as this environment allows the roots to breathe better, absorb nutrients, and grow vigorously. When preparing the soil, it is best to mix garden soil with decomposed leaf soil, river sand, and base fertilizer, and the prepared soil must be disinfected before use to prevent the presence of eggs. Moreover, it is best to change the soil every spring for potted maintenance to prevent soil compaction and excessive alkalinity.
II. Adequate lighting
Gardenia jasminoides enjoys light and has a slight tolerance for shade but does not tolerate direct sunlight. To ensure vigorous growth and better flowering, it is best to place it in a bright area with plenty of scattered light to promote better photosynthesis. In summer, the light is too intense, so shading measures must be taken to shield from strong light and avoid sunburn. If kept in a shaded environment for a long time, it may lead to poor growth, with branches and leaves easily becoming leggy, and even affecting flowering.
III. Appropriate temperature
The temperature conducive to the growth and flowering of gardenia jasminoides is between 15-28℃, it prefers a warm environment and has poor cold resistance. In the hot summer, as long as there is good ventilation, it can safely survive. In winter, with low temperatures, especially in northern regions, temperature control and warming measures must be taken. It is best to move it to a warm indoor environment, keeping the temperature above 8℃ to avoid frostbite and ensure safe overwintering.
IV. Proper watering
Gardenia jasminoides prefers a humid environment, especially during the growing season when the demand for water is high. It is best to water frequently to keep the soil slightly moist but avoid waterlogging. If there is continuous rain, pause watering, and for outdoor cultivation, accumulated water must be drained and ventilation enhanced. After entering winter, its growth basically stops, so strict water control is necessary, only water when dry, and slightly drier soil is actually beneficial for overwintering.
V. Reasonable fertilizing
Gardenia jasminoides consumes a lot of nutrients during growth, so starting from the spring sprouting period, it is necessary to apply diluted organic fertilizer or nitrogen fertilizer solutions frequently to promote the sprouting of branches and leaves. Apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering, and stop fertilizing after flowering, otherwise, it will shorten the blooming period. Note that you must not apply raw fertilizer or fertilizers with high concentrations to avoid fertilizer damage.
The above is how to care for gardenia jasminoides indoors and related tips for indoor maintenance of potted gardenias, hoping to bring a little help to your life!