Sprayed My Gardenia Plant for Bugs

Question

The leaves become brittle and light green. They want to fall off. Will it come back to life again? The branches are empty; however, it seems like new ones are coming in. I use a humidifier. Should I place the plant in the south window where it gets hot in the afternoon or eastern where it gets morning light?

Answer 1

First, you need to determine if the plant is alive. If it is alive (and it sounds as though it is), it has a chance to recover. This article will help you with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

I would place it where it will get more light. Also treat it with a fungicide as a fungus could also cause defoliation.