gardenia

Question

Should a Gardenia plant be pruned before bringing indoors for the winter?

Answer 1

Pruning a gardenia in the fall can reduce flower production the following year, as explained here:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/when-to-prune-a-gardenia.htm

If you need to prune it so that it will fit in its new location in your house, then yes, you can prune now without hurting the plant long-term. Here is more advice on keeping gardenias indoors:

https://hort.purdue.edu/ext/gardeniachallenge.html