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- Q.Systemic For Gardenias And Hydrangeas? - Especially for Gardenias. Thank you.
- Q.Deadheading Gardenias - Hi. Your website has been pretty helpful, but I have a black thumb and I still don’t understand where to ...
- Q.Do I Need To Put Rocks In The Bottom Of A Decorative Pot When Planting A Gardenia? - I received plant as a gift and want to place it outside in a decorative pot
- Q.How Do I Care For Gardenia Plants - I just planted gardenia plants in pots. I learned the soil needs to be acidic. what is the PH range ...
- Q.Do Gardenia Like Sun Or Shade. I Need To Find A Place In My Yard For This New Flower. - How deep should it be planted?
- Q.A Small Transparent Crawling Pest On My Beautiful Green Gardenia Plant. Buds Fall Off . Leaves Getting Eaten Up. What To Do? - can post a few photos
- Q.Gardenia Has Black Parasites Underneath Of Leaves - They were outside for the Summer and must be moved inside due to my very cold climate.
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jazzcat on
May 15, 2022
houston 77079Q.Systemic For Gardenias And Hydrangeas?
Especially for Gardenias. Thank you.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 16, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Typically, I would recommend systemics for licenced applicators, only. Many can be harsh, and carry legal consequences, if used incorrectly.
I don't, normally, recommend specific products, but in this case I will. Since choosing a safe product is paramount in this situation, I see it necessary to recommend a safe way to use a systemic control.
SNS 209 from Sierra Natural Science is what I use. It is organic, and works well without being a risk to the environment or other plants in the area.
Here are some articles that will help you with the care of Gardenia and Hydrangea:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/climbing-hydrangea
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May 19, 2022Q.Deadheading Gardenias
Hi. Your website has been pretty helpful, but I have a black thumb and I still don’t understand where to do this. Plus all of the Internet drawings are hard to comprehend. I have been deadheading the gardenias right below the leaves that the bud comes out of. I will include a picture. I don’t know if that’s right and I feel like I need some kind of picture to tell me if I’m doing it right because it doesn’t make sense. I’m attaching a picture and my nail is about where I remove the spent blossom. Before, I just took off the dead flower and left the “star shape” it came from.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 22, 2022
Certified ExpertA.The article is saying to cut it off below the flower but down to the first leaves so you don't leave a bare stem. Just cut right above the leaves. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/removing-spent-blooms-on-gardenia.htm
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May 24, 2022
Boca Raton FlQ.Do I Need To Put Rocks In The Bottom Of A Decorative Pot When Planting A Gardenia?
I received plant as a gift and want to place it outside in a decorative pot
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 24, 2022
Certified ExpertA.As long as your container has plenty of drainage holes, then it is not necessary. It can be helpful, and I do so myself, but it isn't necessary for the plant's survival.
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-plant.htm
If you choose to grow it indoors, instead, then this article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/growing-gardenias-indoors.htm
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May 25, 2022Q.How Do I Care For Gardenia Plants
I just planted gardenia plants in pots. I learned the soil needs to be acidic. what is the PH range for these plants. How often should I water the plants?
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luis_pr on
May 27, 2022A.Maintain the soil acidic with a pH below 7 although they will tolerate some alkalinity too. The roots are shallow so water when the top few inches feel dry. Use a well draining, ericaceous potting mix.
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Amayaterie on
June 5, 2022
Baton RougeQ.Do Gardenia Like Sun Or Shade. I Need To Find A Place In My Yard For This New Flower.
How deep should it be planted?
- Answered by
luis_pr on
June 5, 2022A.Both. If you aim for morning sun until 11am-12pm and shade in the afternoon/evening, you will be fine. Shade is more critical in areas with hot summers.
Plant it as deep as it was in the container.
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August 28, 2022
Telangana , INDIA - Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 29, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I have never seen that one before, but it looks like a species of mother caterpillar. This article will help you with caterpillar control:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm
This collection of articles will help you with the care of Gardenias:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia
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September 22, 2022Q.Gardenia Has Black Parasites Underneath Of Leaves
They were outside for the Summer and must be moved inside due to my very cold climate.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 1, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Spray the leaves with Neem oil before you bring the pot in. I like to repot my plants before I bring them inside.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-pests.htm
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