How to take care of the newly bought small-leaf gardenia

1. How to take care of the newly bought small-leaf gardenia

1. Humidity: When you buy small-leaf gardenia, you must provide it with a high-humidity environment, such as placing a few pots of clean water next to the plant. Otherwise, the dry air at home is too different from the maintenance environment of small-leaf gardenia in the greenhouse, which can easily cause the leaves of the plant to wilt.

2. Light: Do not expose the newly purchased small-leaf gardenia to the scorching sun. It is best to place it in a place with sufficient diffuse light for a week. After the plant adapts to the new environment, gradually increase the light intensity.

3. Watering: Small-leaf gardenia likes water but is afraid of waterlogging. When the soil surface turns white and dry, water it thoroughly. You can put some stones between the flowerpot and the tray to increase the ventilation of the potting soil and prevent the plant from accumulating water and rotting its roots.

4. Note: Small-leaf gardenia likes moisture. In well-ventilated conditions, you can spray water on the surface of the plant frequently. However, do not spray water when the gardenia has flower buds, otherwise the buds will fall off easily. If the leaves of the plant are drooping, you can water it thoroughly and find a large bag to cover the flowers overnight. The leaves of the plant will be able to stand upright again the next day.

2. How to care for small-leaf gardenia after it withers

1. Pruning: The newly purchased small-leaf gardenia is usually in the flowering period. After all the flowers have bloomed, cut off the two pairs of leaves at the top of the branch, and also cut off the branches that are not growing well. Place them in a place with soft light to promote the germination of new buds.

2. Fertilization: After the flowers have withered and the small-leaf gardenia has been pruned, it is most lacking in nutrients. You can dig a few small holes along the edge of the pot and bury a small amount of cake fertilizer and bone meal to replenish the nutrients consumed by the plant during flowering, promote its rapid growth, and bloom again.