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- Q.Gardenia - My Aunts bushes have not been cut back in about 6 years and have gotten about 5-6 feet and scraggly. ...
- Q.My Gardenia Plant - which has brown patches on many of its leaves....not moldy, no sign of pests...have been misting plant, and watering couple ...
- Q.Large Potted Gardenia Plant - I bring my large, potted gardenia in for the winter, but over the last week, the entire plant seems to ...
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- Q.Yellow Gardenia Leaves - My soil ph is 5.5, which should be suitable for gardenias. Always having a problem with yellow leaves. I fertilized ...
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Nila.henson on
February 27, 2018
63040Q.Curling leaves on Gardenia Bush
Received a beautiful gardenia bush and after one days the leaves went limp and curled. Watered in sink and let drain off but leaves got limp and curled again
Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 27, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This is common with overwatering. This can lead to an infection which will cause sudden wilting. You will have to replace the soil, and I also recommend only watering when the top few inches of soil are completely dry.
I would also suggest for the next time that you water, to mix peroxide at 1 part to three parts water. Or just replace 1/4 of the water with peroxide. This will help kill off any remaining infection in the roots.
Cut the growth off when it dies, and let it come back again.
Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/common-gardenia-diseases.htm
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- Asked by
Tonja Schiltz on
March 5, 2018
High Point, NC 27265Q.Gardenia
My Aunts bushes have not been cut back in about 6 years and have gotten about 5-6 feet and scraggly. We need to cut them back but I have been afraid since it is March. Is it okay to do it and can I cut them back to about 3 feet or is that to much.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 5, 2018
Certified ExpertA.You can cut them back, but wait until mid summer after the blooms fade. This will keep you from harming any of next years flowering growth.
This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/when-to-prune-a-gardenia.htm
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pushpeg on
March 5, 2018
03875Q.my gardenia plant
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!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 8, 2018
Certified ExpertA.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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Anonymous on
March 13, 2018Q.large potted Gardenia plant
I bring my large, potted gardenia in for the winter, but over the last week, the entire plant seems to have died. The leaves became dry and the branches brittle. I cut the plant way back, taking off as much of the dead leaves and branches. What should I do now? Should I water it, or leave it dry? it gets 1/2 of sun in front of my sliding deck door. Should I fertilize it now? Trying to save the plant.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 14, 2018A.It is important that you maintain regular care for a Gardenia wintering indoors, as they do not go dormant. Gardenia are finicky and lack of humidity and indoor temperatures are some of the biggest issues for this plant.
Soil should be kept moist, but never soggy.
Check the branches, do the bend or snap and break off? Scratch the bark, it is green underneath?https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
If you see signs of life, continue care as the articles below describe.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
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heathervantreight on
March 13, 2018
Victoria BC Canada V0R 2W3Q.gardenias
Hello, I live in Victoria BC Canada. I have kept alive 3 gardenia plants in 10" pots since last summer. I had them ouitside getting morning sun. I brought them inside in September, still in the pots. They are still growing!! My big problem is, while they where outside and then inside, they produce lots of blossoms to full size,(they continually do) then they go brown on the ends and harden then they ALL fall off! I have had one bud bloom outside last summer. I'm so disappointed and don't know what to do. Please help me. I'm committed to growing lots of blossoms. Looking forward to your reply. Thank you. Heather Vantreight heathervantreight@shaw.ca
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 13, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This article will help:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-flowers-gardenia-buds-falling-off-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
March 13, 2018Q.Gardenia
Recently repotted Gardenia .it is now getting yellow leaves is it transplant shock or something else it is being grown indoor in a high light location. its being grown in a fast draining organic compost potting soil
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 14, 2018A.Gardenias actually prefer to be a bit root bound.
Make sure you have not chosen too large of a container.Too much room in the pot, leads to overwatering and possible root rot.
Yellowing leaves can indicate a watering issue; too much or too little.
Soil should be moist, but never soggy.Gardenias are a finicky plant and even more so in an indoor location.
They need a very high humidity.These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
March 27, 2018Q.yellow gardenia leaves
My soil ph is 5.5, which should be suitable for gardenias. Always having a problem with yellow leaves. I fertilized them this spring and treated them with liquid iron, but still have yellow leaves. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike Davis
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 28, 2018A.It sounds like you are feeding your gardenias well, so it's probably something else. Watering problems can cause a gardenia's leaves to turn yellow. Overwatering or poor drainage in the soil could be the culprit. Or, you might not be watering enough during dry conditions.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htmRoot rot can cause yellowing leaves. This is caused by fungi, but is made worse by overwatering or poor drainage:
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