I have these pesky little black and in my Gardenia tree its a Topiary... I recently had to move it and that's when the ants got in it .... it did have aphids and mealy bugs but i got them off ..I had to recently put some of that Diatomaceous Earth in the dirt and on the plant ..and I also had to spray a insecticide on it to kill most of the ants .. All of my bloom have fallen off :( it was full early this summer and still has maybe 1 or 2 blooms left.. I had to deadhead the old ones and in the bottom of the flowers had lots of ants, i guess because it has the sweet stuff in the flowers... Now my question is , are the ants cutting the blooms or is it because of the move,,? I will have to move it 1 more time and that's when i move.. Should i just prune it back and forget about this season or what ? Thank you Nikki
Gardenia are finicky plants so the answer is both have likely stressed the plant.
I've listed several articles to refresh you on the care requirements and information on how to get your plant back to health.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/fertilizing-gardenias-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-flowers-gardenia-buds-falling-off-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/brown-spots-gardenia-buds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-pests.htm
I have radicals gardenias. They have not flowered well in several years. What to do?
Gardenias are quite finicky!
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/common-gardenia-diseases.htm
how often do gardenias bloom in zone 8?
So much actually goes into this question!
It depends on the variety, the growing conditions, pruning and the temperatures; both when the buds set and when the plant begins to flower.
Bloom time can be anywhere from May through fall.
I have a small gardenia plant that produces new leaves but can't get to produce flowers. I use distilled water with a little vinegar and keep the soil damp. I also mist the leaves daily. Why am I unable to get flowers?
These articles will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/no-flowers-on-gardenia.htm
I have mine indoors and I want to know what kind of indoor artificial lighting do I need to supplement my plant? FLORESTANT OR THE RED AND BLUE?
I would suggest a 'full spectrum' bulb.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/growing-gardenias-indoors.htm
Hello. I am wondering if you can help me. I just purchased a gardenia about 3 weeks ago it's a large Plant about 2 feet high from the base of the dirt and it was very beautiful when I bought it. Slowly it's starting to discolor and deteriorate I have transplanted it water it regularly and spray it with fresh water daily. But the result is attached in the picture. Please help. Thank you so much Nawal Ibrahim
Gardenia are very finicky plants!
It is difficult to make them happy and when they change environments they can be difficult to keep happy.
You are correct on the misting, but the heavy water droplets on your plant can be a problem. If the leaves stay wet, it can cause fungus problems.
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/growing-gardenias-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm
I HAVE YELLOW LEAVES ON MY GARDENIA BUSH WHICH IS PLANTED IN THE GROUND. AM I OVER WATERING OR MAYBE NOT ENOUGH?
Gardenia can be a finicky plants and yellowing of the leaves is a common issue.
This article will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm