How long does gardenia bloom? How to care for it after flowering?

Gardenia is a famous traditional flower in China. It has bright green leaves that are evergreen all year round, large white flowers and a rich fragrance. It is known as one of the "three most fragrant flowers" along with jasmine and white orchid and is deeply loved by people. So how long does gardenia bloom? How to care for it after flowering? Let’s learn more about it below.

How long does gardenia bloom?

The flowering period of gardenia is from May to September. The flowering period of the whole plant is as long as three or four months, and the flowering period of a single flower is 3-5 days.

How to care for gardenia after it blooms?

1. Replace the potting soil

If the gardenia you just bought still has flower buds, and you don’t change the pot for it. After it finishes blooming, change the potting soil in time and plant it in new soil. The new soil contains sufficient nutrients to provide it with rapid growth of branches.

2. Proper pruning

When pruning, you usually only need to cut off the receptacle, and you can cut off the side branches at the bottom that are not growing well or are relatively messy. Do not prune other branches first, especially the main flowering branches. In addition, after the flowering period is over, the withered flowers should be cut off in time. This can reduce nutrient loss and allow the plant to retain enough nutrients for growth, while also ensuring the quality and quantity of flowering in the following year.

3. Reasonable fertilization

When gardenia is in bloom, it is usually given phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote its flowering. After it finishes blooming, it will enter a stage of rapid growth. At this time, choose fertilizer with high nitrogen content and sufficient other elements, such as Huaduoduo No. 10. Supply it regularly 2-3 times a month, water it into the potting soil, let it absorb quickly, and quickly grow new buds.

4. Watering tips

After flowering, gardenias need an adequate amount of water to maintain growth. When watering, be careful to avoid water accumulation, which may cause root rot. In general, water 1-2 times a week, adjusting according to weather conditions and soil moisture.

5. Pest and disease control

Gardenia is susceptible to pests such as aphids and red spiders, and is also prone to diseases such as anthracnose and powdery mildew. After flowering, you should observe the condition of the plants in time and take appropriate prevention and control measures if you find diseases and pests.

In general, the flowering period of gardenia is relatively long, but after it blooms, you must pay attention to related maintenance work, such as pruning, watering, fertilizing, etc., to promote its healthy growth and secondary flowering.