How to prune gardenia after it blooms

1. Cut off the dead buds

After the gardenia has finished blooming, some petals will remain on the branches. Although they have withered, they still consume the nutrients stored in the plant. So after it finishes blooming, you should observe it carefully and cut off all the withered flowers and buds to help it save nutrients and recover quickly.

2. Cut off the long branches

If too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied during flowering, it is likely to cause it to start growing too tall. Because it has a strong germination ability, the problem of leggy growth is also quite serious. At this time, the overgrown branches should be cut off in time to prevent them from growing too fast, consuming excessive nutrients and destroying the ornamental value of the plant.

3. Prune diseased branches

After it finishes blooming, it may be susceptible to some diseases and pests. At this time, the diseased branches should be cut off in time to prevent them from infecting other branches and affecting the normal growth of the plant.