Why doesn't gardenia bloom?

1. Improper watering

Reason: Watering the gardenia too little will cause the plant to lack water and fail to bloom; watering it too much may cause its roots to rot, making it difficult to bloom.

Solution: If you water it too little on a normal basis, water it a little more, but be careful not to water it too much at one time. If you water it too much, put some stones under the flowerpot and place it in a well-ventilated environment to slowly maintain it. After it recovers, water it according to scientific methods.

2. Improper fertilization

Reason: Giving the gardenia too little fertilizer will make it difficult for the plant to bloom due to lack of sufficient nutrients; giving it too much fertilizer may affect its root system and make it difficult for it to bloom.

Solution: If too little fertilizer is applied normally, increase the frequency of fertilization appropriately, but use diluted fertilizer. It is best to apply fertilizer with a higher content of phosphorus and potassium. If you apply too much fertilizer, rinse the soil with plenty of clean water to wash out the excess fertilizer, and then place it in a ventilated place to dry. After it recovers, apply fertilizer according to scientific methods.

3. Improper lighting

Reason: Exposing the gardenia to sunlight for too long will cause the plant to be sunburned, making it difficult for it to bloom; exposing it to too little sunlight will affect its normal growth and also make it difficult for it to bloom.

Solution: If the plant is exposed to sunlight for too long, place it in a semi-shaded place and reduce the amount of time it is exposed to sunlight every day. If it lacks light, place it in a sunny place for maintenance.