yellow leaves on gardenia plant

Question

Plant is in pot outside on south side of house in Qld Australia. Plant has lots of buds but yellow leaves are starting to occcur. Have you any idea what is causing this and what I can do to prevent it, please?

Answer 1

Yellow leaves normally signal that the plant is under some type of stress. In order to remedy the problem, you must first try to pinpoint the issue. This article should help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/helping-a-gardenia-bush-with-yellow-leaves.htm