How to grow and care for gardenia? The correct cultivation methods for you
Soil: Gardenia prefers acidic soil, and it is best to keep the soil pH at around 5 to 6. When the soil is on the alkaline side, you can mix in some compost made with rotted leaves. Fertilizing: It grows best in fertile conditions and needs frequent applications of light fertilizer. Light: Light is very important; you must provide light but avoid direct strong sunlight.
1. Acidic soil
2. Reasonable fertilizing
Gardenia grows best in fertile conditions and needs frequent applications of light fertilizer, which will make the flowers bloom larger and whiter with a rich fragrance, but be careful not to apply fertilizer too heavily. Once the temperature reaches above 35°C, stop applying it.
3. Light
Growth requires a certain amount of light, but it cannot tolerate very strong sunlight, and it also cannot be placed in full shade. Direct sunlight will cause its leaves to turn yellow and buds to drop, while a fully shaded environment will make it produce fewer flowers, so be sure to pay attention to this.