Sprayed My Gardenia Plant for Bugs

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?

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#1 Comment By Heather On 04/29/2012 @ 9:54 am

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

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