How to grow potted gardenias to make them grow vigorously? Do they need to be pruned?

1. How to grow vigorously

1. Suitable soil: If you want the gardenia potted plant to grow vigorously, you need to ensure good soil first. It is an acid-loving plant, so you must choose acidic soil. You can mix it with leaf mold, peat soil, and garden soil. Do not mix coal slag into the soil. The pH value of the soil should be kept between 5-6. The pot needs to be changed after 1-2 years of cultivation. It is more appropriate to change the pot around March in spring.

2. Adequate light: Gardenia is very light-loving. Although it can grow in semi-shade, it tends to grow too tall and produce fewer flowers. It needs to be exposed to sufficient light during the growing period, and the strong light in summer needs to be shaded in time.

3. Pay attention to fertilization: It likes fertilizer very much, so you need to ensure that there is sufficient nutrient support. When potting, you need to apply a certain amount of base fertilizer. Fertilize in time during the growth period to ensure enough fertilizer so that it can grow vigorously.

4. Reasonable watering: Gardenia likes moist soil. During the growing period, the soil in the pot must be moist and not too dry. Humidity must be maintained. Spraying water can be used during dry periods.

2. Does it need pruning?

Pay attention to proper pruning of potted gardenias. Cutting off the messy and dense branches can promote branching and make the plant grow vigorously and strong.