How to Water a Gardenia Bonsai? A Detailed Guide to the Correct Method

  Gardenias like moisture. If the air humidity drops below 70%, it will directly affect flower bud differentiation and the growth of flower buds, but too much moisture will cause root rot, withered branches, yellowing leaves and leaf drop. In addition to normal watering, you should often spray the leaves and the nearby ground with clean water to appropriately increase air humidity.

  Gardenia is also called water gardenia, which shows its moisture-loving habit. Generally, the amount of water can be a bit larger; it should be kept moist rather than dry, but water should not be allowed to accumulate in the pot. In summer during high temperatures or during drought, it is best to spray water on the leaves, or place it near a water pool, to increase air humidity.

  In winter, pay attention to controlling watering; it is better to keep it on the drier side. The lower the temperature, the less you should water, so that the concentration of body cells increases, which helps it resist the cold. Low temperatures or overly wet potting soil can easily cause leaf drop, or even death.

  Water gardenias by the principle of watering when dry and letting them dry out between waterings. If the soil is too wet, the roots suffocate from lack of oxygen and die, and the above-ground parts show yellow leaves and drop buds. Especially after gardenias form buds, the amount of water must be controlled even more. Generally, in spring and autumn, water once every 2 to 3 days; in summer, 1 to 2 times a day; in winter, once every 5 to 7 days. In addition, in summer, apply alum fertilizer water once every half month, and usually also spray water on the leaves often to remove dust, which benefits plant growth.