How to grow gardenia? Does gardenia shed its leaves in winter?

1. How to raise

1. Acidic soil: Gardenia likes to grow in acidic soil and tends to grow poorly in alkaline soil. The most suitable soil pH value is about 5-6. In addition to maintaining the acidic condition, the soil also needs to be loose and able to drain water.

2. Light conditions: It cannot grow without sunlight. It needs sufficient sunlight to maintain normal growth. It cannot be placed in a dark place for a long time. However, the light in summer is too strong and needs to be properly blocked.

3. Reasonable watering: During its growth period, it needs reasonable watering to maintain moisture requirements. The air in summer is relatively dry, so water mist needs to be sprayed on the leaves to increase humidity. In winter, the temperature will drop, water evaporation will decrease, and the water demand will be low, so the water supply can be reduced appropriately.

4. Apply fertilizer: Apply enough base fertilizer before planting in pots. When it reaches the vigorous growth stage, apply fertilizer every half a month to ensure that nutrients are supplied. However, there are some requirements for fertilizer, and too concentrated fertilizer should not be applied.

2. Do leaves fall in winter?

Gardenia is an evergreen shrub, so its leaves will not fall off in winter and will remain green. If you find yellowing or falling leaves, there may be a problem in maintenance.