What should I do if the gardenia buds don’t bloom for a long time?

1. Pruning

If gardenias are not pruned at the appropriate time, the plants will grow too tall, resulting in insufficient nutrient supply and the flower buds will not be able to grow into flowers. Proper pruning is needed at this time. In addition to cutting off the yellow and dead leaves, the overgrown and dense branches should also be removed. This will accumulate more nutrients to supply the flowers.

2. Control moisture

If you water too much, the branches and leaves will grow excessively, but the flower buds will not move. If you water too much, it may cause the flower buds to fall off, so you should control watering before the flowering period and do not make the soil in the pot too moist.

3. Improve the soil

Long-term maintenance will make the soil alkaline, which will prevent the flower buds from blooming. At this time, we need to improve the pH value of the soil and water it with a little vinegar. This will not only make the flower buds grow into flowers, but also make the plants stronger and stronger.

4. Apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers

Nutrient supplementation cannot be unbalanced. If only nitrogen fertilizer is applied, the plant will only grow branches. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied before the flowering period to promote the flowering of flower buds.

5. Supplement sunlight

Sunlight is an important factor in life. If the flower buds are kept in the shade for a long time, they will be affected. You can change their position and place them in a sunny place so that they can be fully exposed to sunlight.