Gardenia Problem

Question

This is the second time I have planted gardenia plants and they always die. The plants start losing their color, turning a light green. and the leaves start drying up. What am I doing wrong?

Answer 1

It sounds like it is having Chlorosis. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htm