How to care for small-leaf gardeniahumidityAdequate water and appropriate humidity are necessary conditions for the growth of small-leaf gardenia. During the growth period of the plant, it is important to increase the amount of water. At the same time, spraying water on the leaves is also essential, which can increase the air humidity. It should be noted that watering in winter should be controlled in moderation and not too much to prevent ice from forming in the pot and avoid frostbite. temperatureSuitable temperature is the guarantee for the growth of small-leaf gardenia. The optimal growth temperature for small-leaf gardenia is 18℃ to 22℃. Both too high and too low temperatures are not conducive to the growth of the plant, so attention should be paid to ventilation and heat preservation and cooling. illuminationAdequate light is a prerequisite for the growth of small-leaf gardenia. Gardenia is a light-loving plant. In spring and autumn, pay attention to increasing light, and you can place the gardenia outdoors; in summer, avoid exposure to the sun to avoid sunburn; in winter, place it indoors in sufficient sunlight, control watering, and avoid frostbite. soilSmall-leaf gardenia is a typical acid-loving plant, so when choosing soil, the pH value should be controlled between 4.0-6.5 to create a slightly acidic environment for the plant. In addition, the soil must be loose, fertile and breathable so that the gardenia can breathe freely. FertilizationFertilization is essential for the growth and flowering of small-leaf gardenia. Especially during the peak growth period, whether there is enough fertilizer plays a decisive role in whether the plant can bloom. In daily maintenance, you can apply bean cake fertilizer, peanut bran, etc. once every half a month. Small-leaf Gardenia Care PrecautionsFertilization should be appropriateSmall-leaf gardenia likes fertilizer, but is afraid of concentrated fertilizer, so use it in moderation. Before the budding period, add cake fertilizer water rich in phosphorus and potassium, and stop fertilizing after the budding period to avoid root burn and bud drop due to excessive fertilizer concentration; apply cake fertilizer water once every two weeks during the vigorous growth period, and apply ferrous sulfate in combination to avoid soil compaction and salinization. Likes light but afraid of sun exposureSmall-leaf gardenia likes light but is afraid of direct sunlight. The leaves will turn yellow, have sunburn spots or even fall off after being exposed to the sun, so the flowers should be placed in semi-shade in summer~~ |
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