Gardenia yellowing leaves

Hello

I have two gardenia plants that I have on my balcony. they bloomed nicely until I think I started overwatering them. one of them has recovered but the other has started to have an abundance of yellow leaves. I have fertilized with miracid a couple of times and have cut back on the watering. it has been about 5 months since they were potted.

Any ideas or suggestions? Additionally, I have some form of bug thats eating the leaves, nothing visual on the plants but I suspect it is something that flies around and feasts on the leaves.

Any insights much appreciated.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 09/03/2019 @ 10:26 am

That is definitely overwatering damage. This usually leads to fungal infections, which you are seeing as browning and the holes. This causes what can look like nutrient deficiencies.

I would recommend treating with a fungicide. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm ^[1]

As far as you flowering issue goes… This can have many causes. Gardenias are pretty specific on their condition requirements.

These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/no-flowers-on-gardenia.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htm ^[3]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm ^[4]

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