How to Make Gardenias Grow

1. Suitable potting soil

Using the right soil is very important to promote lush growth in the future. Looseness, air permeability and drainage are all issues that need attention. Furthermore, the soil should be acidic, as it will cause poor growth in alkaline soil. Generally speaking, leaf mold and garden soil are used as the substrate with some base fertilizer added.

2. Scientific watering

It likes a humid environment, so providing sufficient water can promote lush growth. Overall, "see dry and see wet" is the overall requirement. Therefore, when you observe that the soil turns white or becomes dry, you must add water in time.

3. Apply fertilizer appropriately

The first thing to pay attention to is the basal fertilizer, which is a solid fertilizer that is mixed into the substrate. However, no fertilizer is needed in the first three months, and phosphorus-containing fertilizers should be used during the flowering period.

4. Regular pruning

When it grows fast, it will have some very messy, crossed branches, which will consume too many nutrients and are not conducive to the growth of the plant overall, so it is necessary to trim them in time. When the plant is sick or infested with insects, the infected branches should be pruned away to avoid affecting other branches. After the flowers have finished blooming, cut off the remaining flowers.