When does Gardenia jasminoides bloom?

1. The flowering period of this plant

As mentioned above, its flowering period is from March to July. Around April, it will bud and form flower buds. Therefore, during the period from April to May, what we need to do is to cut off those redundant branches and leaves, and focus on protecting the flower buds. It will probably bloom in June. What you need to do at this time is to observe the condition of the flowers and cut them off in time when you see the withered flowers. This can promote the growth of new shoots.

2. Issues to note during flowering period

(1) Water and fertilizer: These two factors are the most important. Sufficient quantity must be guaranteed. Otherwise, there will be problems with the formation of flower buds and the number of them will be very small. However, more is not necessarily better. Some flower lovers think that more water and fertilizer are definitely better. In fact, excessive intake will cause excessive growth. Therefore, we have to control the water and fertilizer appropriately, just enough is enough. Let’s talk more specifically about the types of fertilizers. Relatively speaking, the combination of P and K elements is very important. Generally speaking, a solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate can better promote the development of flower buds.

(2) Soil: Next is the soil aspect. I won’t talk about the basic requirements, but let’s talk about the characteristics of this plant. Because it likes acidic soil, the alkalinity cannot be too high.

(3) Pests and diseases: If the plant is attacked by diseases or pests at this time, its flowering will be greatly affected. In severe cases, all the flower buds formed will fall off. Also, no new flower buds will continue to form. Therefore, we should observe it carefully and take appropriate measures to treat it if we find any signs of illness.