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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy gardenia blossoms have black weevils deep in the blossom. I have to dunk blossoms in water for a time until bugs drown but the blossom is not full and has a dark look.
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1 Comment To "bugs in gardenia blossom"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/23/2015 @ 5:31 pm
They are actually several bugs tha can affect these plants, though I am leaning towards thrips as they are only on the blossom. All are susceptible to an organic insecticide called neem oil. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm [2]