Why does the gardenia bud fall off?

Gardenia is a common ornamental plant with emerald green leaves, white flowers and a strong fragrance. Many flower lovers have one in their homes. However, many people do not master the method well, which causes the gardenia buds to fall off. What is going on? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Environmental changes

If the growing environment of newly purchased gardenias is suddenly changed, such as moving from a semi-shaded environment to a place with direct sunlight, or moving from a greenhouse environment to the outdoors, the flower buds may fall off due to the drastic change in the environment.

2. Unsuitable soil

In order to save costs, many people usually use black nutrient pots and loess with less nutrients to plant and maintain gardenias. Therefore, gardenias are prone to yellowing leaves and falling flower buds.

3. Insufficient light

Gardenias need plenty of light to bloom normally. If they are kept in a dark environment for a long time, the flower buds may fall off due to lack of energy.

4. Improper watering

Too much or too little water can negatively affect the health of your gardenia. Gardenias need to keep their soil moist, but excessive moisture can cause root rot and may cause the flower buds to fall off. On the other hand, if the soil is too dry, your gardenia may show symptoms of water stress, such as buds wilting and falling off.

5. Excessive fertilization

Gardenia needs a lot of nutrients to bloom, but it must be fertilized before it blooms. It takes some time for the fertilizer to take effect. Using some fertilizers with high phosphorus and potassium content can make the subsequent flowers bloom more beautiful. However, do not fertilize once the flowers begin to bloom, as excessive fertilization can easily cause the flower buds to fall off.

6. Repotting damages the roots

If the plant is not skilled in repotting or is repotted too many times, its roots may be damaged during the repotting process, which will also affect the plant's absorption of water and nutrients, causing the flower buds to fall off.

7. Poor ventilation

When gardenia blooms, be sure to place the plant in a well-ventilated place. Especially in the summer, if the indoor ventilation is not good after spraying water mist, the moisture will adhere to the leaves and flower bud stems for a long time, and the flower buds will fall off within a few days.

In general, there are many reasons why gardenia buds fall off. Just pay attention to the specific problems and solve them specifically. Basically, the above measures can effectively reduce the problem of flower buds falling off after gardenia transplantation, help the plant recover health and bloom smoothly.