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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 8, 2010
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    It may or may not survive a move. Gardenias don't like change and the larger the plant is when you move it, the more likely it is to die. That being said, you can improve its chances of its survival by making sure to dig up as much of the rootball as possible. Move it quickly from the old location to the new one. Have the new location dug up and ready for the plant even before you dig it up from the old location. Then, trim the plant back by 1/3-1/2 once it is moved and water it frequently.

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    Jane860212 on
    October 24, 2019
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    I think that you can easily plant it, Believe In Dissertation Coaching but be sure to add fertilizer to the pit and water the bush well after planting so that the bush will take root well.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 16, 2010
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    There are many, many reasons a gardenia will start to turn yellow. This article will help you pinpoint some of them:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm

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    Heather on
    November 18, 2010
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    First, I would not recommend covering a plant with plastic for frost. Condensation builds up under the plastic and that can harm the plant in the cold. In the future, cover it with a sheet or blanket. The plastic can be placed on top of that.

     

    Other than this, it will help to keep away damage from light frosts to do this.

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    Heather on
    November 22, 2010
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    Outdoor gardenias planted in the ground need about 2" of water a week. This includes rainfall.

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    Nikki on
    November 29, 2010
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    Sounds like the problem may be mealy bugs. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-pests.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm

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    Nikki on
    November 29, 2010
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    Most gardenias cannot survive outside in areas that drop below 15 degrees F in the winter. If you live in an area that gets colder than this in the winter, you will need to bring the plant indoors.

    If it's in the ground, dig it up with the rootball being as wide as the widest part of the canopy. I would trim back the plant at this time too, to help it adjust to a smaller root system. Then acclimate it for bringing in the house. Container plants should be acclimated as well. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/using-pesticides-and-other-chemicals-on-your-houseplants.htm

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    Nikki on
    December 3, 2010
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    Yellow leaves on gardenias can be caused by several things. This article will help you with that:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm

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