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Q.my gardenia plant

Zone 03875 | pushpeg added on March 5, 2018 | Answered

which has brown patches on many of its leaves….not moldy, no sign of pests…have been misting plant, and watering couple of days as needed….HELP!

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BushDoctor
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Answered on March 8, 2018

It sounds like it could be a case of overwatering. This is likely the start of a fungal infection. You can correct this by adding wettable sulfur and a little dolomitic lime to the soil. Can you include a picture? It can help me to see exactly what is going on.

Here is an article for more information on the care of These: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm

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