what are the pros and cons of gardenia and what condition is it used for.
What is the history of gardenia in aroma therapy?
Immune System Problems and menopause are two coditions I have heard of. If this the case, you may want to try lavender aas well.
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How do you grow a gardenia bonsai?
Bonsai care instructions can be found at this site.
http://www.american-bonsai.com
How do you grow a gardenia bonsai?
Get a good book or search the net for bonsai-growing instructions... Then also research how to prune and fertilize gardenias, so you can still enjoy as many blooms as you can out of your mini-tree.
You can bosai-ify any tree or shrub you want to, the trick is knowing your specific plant and caring for it well.
The most important thing is to keep the roots contained without cramping them TOO much. If you get the plant young enough, you can wrap the branches with wire and GENTLY bend them to grow how you want them to, but always be gentle...
Good luck.
Reply:Dear Brett,
I'll go through the few things that I have figured out growing my gardenias.
I give them quite a rich but well-drained soil. A mix of coarse sand, mature compost and commercial potting mix.
I would advise you to let them get used to the pot they are in before doing any major pruning or work on them because they can be a little bit sensitive to changes in environment.
They like plenty of sun and are only an occasional indoor plant maybe one day a week or in a very sunny room.
They like slow-release pellets eg osmocote
http://www.scotts.com/smg/brand/osmocote...
The trees can be pruned into most forms of bonsai styles and the roots of older specimens are quite interesting for the exposed root styles.
I hope this helps
Regards
Kingfan
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http://products.proflowers.com/bonsai/ga...
Reply:when you buy this plant they usaually come with growing instruction. gardenia bonsai is best for backyard when you donot have alot of space.
they bloom from may thru out august. they require little care. you will want to put it out in late spring, summer and autumn . if you cannot then put it at the window where it get some sun
it does need water too check the soil every day to see if it moist. you want to fertilizer it a few times in ayear.
http://gardening-tips-idea.com/bonsai-tr...
Reply:Along with all of the other good information you've received, keep in mind certain cultivars of Gardenia lend themselves better to bonsai culture. "radicans and "thunbergia" come to mind.
http://www.american-bonsai.com
How do you grow a gardenia bonsai?
Get a good book or search the net for bonsai-growing instructions... Then also research how to prune and fertilize gardenias, so you can still enjoy as many blooms as you can out of your mini-tree.
You can bosai-ify any tree or shrub you want to, the trick is knowing your specific plant and caring for it well.
The most important thing is to keep the roots contained without cramping them TOO much. If you get the plant young enough, you can wrap the branches with wire and GENTLY bend them to grow how you want them to, but always be gentle...
Good luck.
Reply:Dear Brett,
I'll go through the few things that I have figured out growing my gardenias.
I give them quite a rich but well-drained soil. A mix of coarse sand, mature compost and commercial potting mix.
I would advise you to let them get used to the pot they are in before doing any major pruning or work on them because they can be a little bit sensitive to changes in environment.
They like plenty of sun and are only an occasional indoor plant maybe one day a week or in a very sunny room.
They like slow-release pellets eg osmocote
http://www.scotts.com/smg/brand/osmocote...
The trees can be pruned into most forms of bonsai styles and the roots of older specimens are quite interesting for the exposed root styles.
I hope this helps
Regards
Kingfan
http://www.bonsai-express.com/products/8...
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load...
http://products.proflowers.com/bonsai/ga...
Reply:when you buy this plant they usaually come with growing instruction. gardenia bonsai is best for backyard when you donot have alot of space.
they bloom from may thru out august. they require little care. you will want to put it out in late spring, summer and autumn . if you cannot then put it at the window where it get some sun
it does need water too check the soil every day to see if it moist. you want to fertilizer it a few times in ayear.
http://gardening-tips-idea.com/bonsai-tr...
Reply:Along with all of the other good information you've received, keep in mind certain cultivars of Gardenia lend themselves better to bonsai culture. "radicans and "thunbergia" come to mind.
How do you grow gardenia bushes?
I live in very hot inland Australian (up to 110 deg F) with virtually no humidity. Every second house has them growing in their gardens. If you live in a very hot area like mine (Zone9) grow them in morning sun only. They don't like frost so they need to be protected from it.
My garden books mention nothing about humidity even though they come from tropical areas, I think the frost is the biggest worry. They like well drained humid rich acid soil (although I don't think soil PH is to big a worry as the soils around here are slightly alkaline and they are thriving).
Don't over water just mulch heavily and don't let them completely dry out. (They are shallow rooted). Believe me no one is running around here misting them every day!
They are very hardy once established, so if you like them and have the right frost free spot give them a go.
How do you grow gardenia bushes?
Gardenias have a reputation for being difficult to grow. Because they originated in warm humid tropical areas, they demand high humidity to thrive. They flourish in acidic soils with good drainage. Potting soils developed especially for gardenias are available.
Reply:Plant and water... water... water.... once an evening when the sun is going down. Partial shade. Water... water... water... Feed if you want.
Reply:Morning sun, afternoon shade if you are in the Southern part of the US. They fry in full sun.
Reply:Assuming you live where gardenias are hardy, you can plant them in well-drained, semi-shady site. We had them in Atlanta that we planted and then sprayed with Miracid several times each summer. We had beautiful flowers and the shrubs grew fast.
Reply:Here you go!!: Gardenia needs are very exact:
Full sun, with some shade in summer (in hot areas)
An acid soil with a pH between 5 and 6
Keep soil moist, but not soggy
Humidity, or daily misting
Heavy feeding
**Cool night temperatures**
Plant in well conditioned soil containing peat moss %26amp; compost. Cultivating around the plants may damage their shallow roots, so plant should be mulched with 2 -3 inches of wood chips, sawdust or ground bark to keep the soil moist, cool and weed free. Feed the plants every 3 weeks during the growing season with a rhododendron-azalea food, or acidifying fertilizer. (Miracid)
Proper temperatures are necessary for a gardenia to bloom. This is the most critical aspect. Flower buds will fail to form if day temperatures are higher than 70degrees or night temperatures are over 65 degrees or less than 60 degrees. The ideal temperature ranges would be 65 to 70 degrees during the day and 60 to 62 degrees at night.
Gardenias can be pruned as far back as you like but cut plants back when they are dormant.
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My garden books mention nothing about humidity even though they come from tropical areas, I think the frost is the biggest worry. They like well drained humid rich acid soil (although I don't think soil PH is to big a worry as the soils around here are slightly alkaline and they are thriving).
Don't over water just mulch heavily and don't let them completely dry out. (They are shallow rooted). Believe me no one is running around here misting them every day!
They are very hardy once established, so if you like them and have the right frost free spot give them a go.
How do you grow gardenia bushes?
Gardenias have a reputation for being difficult to grow. Because they originated in warm humid tropical areas, they demand high humidity to thrive. They flourish in acidic soils with good drainage. Potting soils developed especially for gardenias are available.
Reply:Plant and water... water... water.... once an evening when the sun is going down. Partial shade. Water... water... water... Feed if you want.
Reply:Morning sun, afternoon shade if you are in the Southern part of the US. They fry in full sun.
Reply:Assuming you live where gardenias are hardy, you can plant them in well-drained, semi-shady site. We had them in Atlanta that we planted and then sprayed with Miracid several times each summer. We had beautiful flowers and the shrubs grew fast.
Reply:Here you go!!: Gardenia needs are very exact:
Full sun, with some shade in summer (in hot areas)
An acid soil with a pH between 5 and 6
Keep soil moist, but not soggy
Humidity, or daily misting
Heavy feeding
**Cool night temperatures**
Plant in well conditioned soil containing peat moss %26amp; compost. Cultivating around the plants may damage their shallow roots, so plant should be mulched with 2 -3 inches of wood chips, sawdust or ground bark to keep the soil moist, cool and weed free. Feed the plants every 3 weeks during the growing season with a rhododendron-azalea food, or acidifying fertilizer. (Miracid)
Proper temperatures are necessary for a gardenia to bloom. This is the most critical aspect. Flower buds will fail to form if day temperatures are higher than 70degrees or night temperatures are over 65 degrees or less than 60 degrees. The ideal temperature ranges would be 65 to 70 degrees during the day and 60 to 62 degrees at night.
Gardenias can be pruned as far back as you like but cut plants back when they are dormant.
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I have taken some clippings off my gardenia bush. Does anyone know the best way to start rooting them?
go to the local nursery/garden center and buy some rooting hormones...comes with instructions.
I have taken some clippings off my gardenia bush. Does anyone know the best way to start rooting them?
Buy some ROOTONE and put in water. Easy
Reply:It is called root stimulator.
Cut off the bottom couple of branches, dip the bottom in water and root stimulater and then a very good potting soil,
I have taken some clippings off my gardenia bush. Does anyone know the best way to start rooting them?
Buy some ROOTONE and put in water. Easy
Reply:It is called root stimulator.
Cut off the bottom couple of branches, dip the bottom in water and root stimulater and then a very good potting soil,
How do I care for an outdoor gardenia that has dry, grey leaves?
I had a plant that did that. I left it alone unless they were dead leaves. New leaves have begun to come out in new places. Just have faith in your old plant, and keep on watering it. You ARE watering it, aren't you? :)
How do I care for an outdoor gardenia that has dry, grey leaves?
Give it water. The soil should not be dry but also not soggy. You should be able to touch the soil and not feel the water (too moist) and also not have it stick to your fingers (too dry).
How do I care for an outdoor gardenia that has dry, grey leaves?
Give it water. The soil should not be dry but also not soggy. You should be able to touch the soil and not feel the water (too moist) and also not have it stick to your fingers (too dry).
We just repotted our gardenia. How, naturally, can I get it to bloom?
It has buds on it, and will not bloom. What would be a natural way to facilitate blooms on a plant?
I don´t want to use chemicals on it-is there anything you use to get yours to bloom?
We just repotted our gardenia. How, naturally, can I get it to bloom?
It depends entirely on the amount of damage done to the roots while repotting and ofcourse how mature the buds are.As a RULE repotting is a DESPERATE step one takes when plants are about to flower,ie either the plant is seriously infected or the planting medium is contiminated by acid or any other harmful chemicals etc.Be ready to compormise the joy of seing beautiful blooms this year as the plants general cycle is disturbed and will take time to recover from the repotting shock but youll have your plant back healthier so don't fret.Happy Gardening.
Reply:Iwill take time to get over the shock of repotting, just water and fertilize as normal and it will come around within a month. I do recommend Miracle-Grow. T4
I don´t want to use chemicals on it-is there anything you use to get yours to bloom?
We just repotted our gardenia. How, naturally, can I get it to bloom?
It depends entirely on the amount of damage done to the roots while repotting and ofcourse how mature the buds are.As a RULE repotting is a DESPERATE step one takes when plants are about to flower,ie either the plant is seriously infected or the planting medium is contiminated by acid or any other harmful chemicals etc.Be ready to compormise the joy of seing beautiful blooms this year as the plants general cycle is disturbed and will take time to recover from the repotting shock but youll have your plant back healthier so don't fret.Happy Gardening.
Reply:Iwill take time to get over the shock of repotting, just water and fertilize as normal and it will come around within a month. I do recommend Miracle-Grow. T4
Has anyone grown a gardenia in the house and did it work out well for you? does it bloom all winter?
how long is the blooming season etc?
Has anyone grown a gardenia in the house and did it work out well for you? does it bloom all winter?
I have grown gardenias in and outside the house. If you keep feeding them they will bloom and they hold blooms for quite a while. I had more success by leaving them in the pot outside on the west side of my house all summer and inside before a frost. They were relatively easy to get blooms. Inside all I had was weak lighting, and they just strarted blooming. This was probably the wrong way to grow then but it worked fine for me.
Reply:I grow a gardenia inside and it did not bloom at all last year. I've moved it next to a drafty window hoping the cooler temps will trigger it to bloom this year. I'm also going to move it to my porch once temps drop a little because when night time temps reach around 50 degrees then it is supposed to set buds. Also, it is a good idea to start fertilizing now. Osmocote is a good fertilizer for gardenias. As for how long it will bloom, I don't know that for sure. I think I remember the blooms lasting around 4 weeks when I first got the plant.
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Has anyone grown a gardenia in the house and did it work out well for you? does it bloom all winter?
I have grown gardenias in and outside the house. If you keep feeding them they will bloom and they hold blooms for quite a while. I had more success by leaving them in the pot outside on the west side of my house all summer and inside before a frost. They were relatively easy to get blooms. Inside all I had was weak lighting, and they just strarted blooming. This was probably the wrong way to grow then but it worked fine for me.
Reply:I grow a gardenia inside and it did not bloom at all last year. I've moved it next to a drafty window hoping the cooler temps will trigger it to bloom this year. I'm also going to move it to my porch once temps drop a little because when night time temps reach around 50 degrees then it is supposed to set buds. Also, it is a good idea to start fertilizing now. Osmocote is a good fertilizer for gardenias. As for how long it will bloom, I don't know that for sure. I think I remember the blooms lasting around 4 weeks when I first got the plant.
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How can I kill the fungus that is on the dirt around my gardenia without killing the gardinia?
It looks like a white fungus.
How can I kill the fungus that is on the dirt around my gardenia without killing the gardinia?
LARGE SPRAY BOTTLE 1/2 CUP VINEGAR AND FILL REST WITH WATER WORKED ON MY BULBS PLANTS I WAS ABLE TO SPRAY ON THE LEAVES TO IT'S NATRUALYOU WILL BE SURPRISE WHAT YOU CAN USE VINEGAR FOR I'M SURE IT WILL WORK ON THE SOIL TO
Reply:I have had good luck gently lifting off the top layer of soil with either a plastic fork or an old silverware fork I don't plan on using anymore. I just toss the old soil and fungus into the trash. Gently stir up about 1/4 inch of the remaining soil with the fork and add some new potting soil on top. Water as usual.
How can I kill the fungus that is on the dirt around my gardenia without killing the gardinia?
LARGE SPRAY BOTTLE 1/2 CUP VINEGAR AND FILL REST WITH WATER WORKED ON MY BULBS PLANTS I WAS ABLE TO SPRAY ON THE LEAVES TO IT'S NATRUALYOU WILL BE SURPRISE WHAT YOU CAN USE VINEGAR FOR I'M SURE IT WILL WORK ON THE SOIL TO
Reply:I have had good luck gently lifting off the top layer of soil with either a plastic fork or an old silverware fork I don't plan on using anymore. I just toss the old soil and fungus into the trash. Gently stir up about 1/4 inch of the remaining soil with the fork and add some new potting soil on top. Water as usual.
Can a gardenia do well and flower being out side in south east pa? what is the best fertilizer for tomato's
I baught a gardinia plant (tree) and then found out they are hard to take care of. I don't have a good place inside to keep it. I need to know the best way to care for it outside. I live in Doylestown pa.
I have planted burpee big boy tomato's and would like to know the best fertilizzer to use to get the best fruit.
Can a gardenia do well and flower being out side in south east pa? what is the best fertilizer for tomato's
See this site for total gardenia care
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/gardenia....
Your tomatoes need a proper "balance" of nutrients. Packaged fertilizer should include on its label the Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium ratio of 5-10-10 or 10-10-10. For best results, stay with these numbers; since, a change from the stated numerical format like 20-5-5 [too much nitrogen] will create tall, very green, leafy tomato plants with little or no tomatoes. If you are using a dried, rotted manure... mix it with bone meal to obtain a proper nutrient balance. Many organic tomato growers like this combination of nutrients to grow good tasting, champion tomatoes. To fertilize... Sprinkle the fertilizer mix approximately one foot from the base of the tomato plant. Make sure you encircle the entire plant. Cover the mix with 2" of top soil and then place a light covering of grass cuttings or hay over the fertilizer mix and soil. Then soak the area! Your objective is to always keep the soil moist! Then you will avoid big problems such as Blossom End Rot. Your cut grass or hay covering will keep the soil moisture at a constant. Fertilize every 15 to 21 days, depending on package instructions and repeat the above "how to" procedure. What will happen is that you will create a "layering" process, where you will have a nice "hill" build-up of soil, mulch and nutrients encircling your plant. Avoid making direct contact with any part of the tomato plant with your fertilizer... this could burn your plant or create other negative problems.
I have planted burpee big boy tomato's and would like to know the best fertilizzer to use to get the best fruit.
Can a gardenia do well and flower being out side in south east pa? what is the best fertilizer for tomato's
See this site for total gardenia care
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/gardenia....
Your tomatoes need a proper "balance" of nutrients. Packaged fertilizer should include on its label the Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium ratio of 5-10-10 or 10-10-10. For best results, stay with these numbers; since, a change from the stated numerical format like 20-5-5 [too much nitrogen] will create tall, very green, leafy tomato plants with little or no tomatoes. If you are using a dried, rotted manure... mix it with bone meal to obtain a proper nutrient balance. Many organic tomato growers like this combination of nutrients to grow good tasting, champion tomatoes. To fertilize... Sprinkle the fertilizer mix approximately one foot from the base of the tomato plant. Make sure you encircle the entire plant. Cover the mix with 2" of top soil and then place a light covering of grass cuttings or hay over the fertilizer mix and soil. Then soak the area! Your objective is to always keep the soil moist! Then you will avoid big problems such as Blossom End Rot. Your cut grass or hay covering will keep the soil moisture at a constant. Fertilize every 15 to 21 days, depending on package instructions and repeat the above "how to" procedure. What will happen is that you will create a "layering" process, where you will have a nice "hill" build-up of soil, mulch and nutrients encircling your plant. Avoid making direct contact with any part of the tomato plant with your fertilizer... this could burn your plant or create other negative problems.
Will it damage the plant to cut back my "Gardenia"?
I have a very large Gardenia bush, 18' wide and 12' tall.
I have never cut it back drastically. I want to cut it back to
about waist high. Is there anyone that has done this or knows for sure if it will harm the bush?
Will it damage the plant to cut back my "Gardenia"?
I would wait until the fall, when it's dormant, before you do that. Gardenias are great in that way, as are most plants, but as long as it's flowering, it can go into shock with such a drastic cut. You may want to start pruning it back a little at a time, too, so that it has time to adjust to the sun it will be receiving. Too much too soon can burn the plant. Good luck!
Reply:Yes, but wait until fall. It is a better time to actuallt trim
Reply:Do not cut more than a third back and do it in winter.
I would cut less if you can.
It will shock it some.
I have never cut it back drastically. I want to cut it back to
about waist high. Is there anyone that has done this or knows for sure if it will harm the bush?
Will it damage the plant to cut back my "Gardenia"?
I would wait until the fall, when it's dormant, before you do that. Gardenias are great in that way, as are most plants, but as long as it's flowering, it can go into shock with such a drastic cut. You may want to start pruning it back a little at a time, too, so that it has time to adjust to the sun it will be receiving. Too much too soon can burn the plant. Good luck!
Reply:Yes, but wait until fall. It is a better time to actuallt trim
Reply:Do not cut more than a third back and do it in winter.
I would cut less if you can.
It will shock it some.
What is the best time of year to transplant gardenia bushes? Any tips to do it successfully?
Right now, if your weather has cooled down from the summer heat. Plant it at the same depth that it was originally planted at. Add a little compost or peat moss in the hole as you back fill it in. Toss in a hand full of fertilizer as well, this will help the roots get established in its new location. Hope this answers your question.
**Billy Ray**
Park Hotel Ahrensburg
**Billy Ray**
Park Hotel Ahrensburg
What is happening to my Gardenia's ?
I have 2 potted Gardenia's and every time there are buds on them they seem to disapear over night. I have checked for bugs but find any.
What is happening to my Gardenia's ?
jacs
Are you saying that the entire bud with sepels, peduncle, and receptacale are gone?
You, ". . . checked for bugs but find any." what?
What is happening to my Gardenia's ?
jacs
Are you saying that the entire bud with sepels, peduncle, and receptacale are gone?
You, ". . . checked for bugs but find any." what?
Hi Everyone, I have heard about adding coffee grinds to my gardenia tree? But, how much?
I've only had the tree for 2 wks. It's potted inside in a container and it gets about 5 hours of indirect sunlite. I think I'm in zone 3 or 4 in Ontario, Canada. My tree is beautiful and has many buds, but the leaves closest to the inner core of the tree have been turning yellow for a few days. I've removed at least 20 leaves so far. I'm hoping the coffee grinds may be the answer. help?????
Hi Everyone, I have heard about adding coffee grinds to my gardenia tree? But, how much?
perhaps you are over watering. that is one reason leaves yellow.i wouldn't just use coffee grounds,perhaps add a little compost.also look under the leaves for aphids ..........tom
Reply:A handful of grinds mixed in will help aerate the soil.
Reply:Well Coffee Grinds will make the soil more acidic. Gardenia plants require a Ph balance between 5 to 6.5. You can buy a PH tester at many stores like Wal-mart, nurseries etc. I bought mine at Rite-Aid for 7 dollars ( U.S. currency).
When ever you make coffee you can save the coffee grinds and add around the plant, about 4-9 inches away from the stem. do not cover the stem with coffee grinds or any fertilizer or mulch because you don't want to burn the stem.
Now you mention Leaves turning yellow. Gardenias like moist soil, but not saturated. make sure you don't water it too much. a way to tell is if you squeeze the potting soil and if water drips out, it is too moist. if you squeeze it and it is moist but does not drip, you're good to go.
Also do not add too much coffee grinds, i would suggest no more than once every 1-3 weeks with used coffee grinds from one pot of coffee.
sometimes if the leaves in the middle of the plant do not get enough sunlight they may turn yellow because they are not getting a chance to photosynthesize. any of these could be the reason(s). I hope I helped :D
Reply:really not too much. only a small sprinkle and water them in. add new coffee grinds monthly.if that doesnt wok then buy a acitic fetilizer, or gardenia fertilizer.
Hi Everyone, I have heard about adding coffee grinds to my gardenia tree? But, how much?
perhaps you are over watering. that is one reason leaves yellow.i wouldn't just use coffee grounds,perhaps add a little compost.also look under the leaves for aphids ..........tom
Reply:A handful of grinds mixed in will help aerate the soil.
Reply:Well Coffee Grinds will make the soil more acidic. Gardenia plants require a Ph balance between 5 to 6.5. You can buy a PH tester at many stores like Wal-mart, nurseries etc. I bought mine at Rite-Aid for 7 dollars ( U.S. currency).
When ever you make coffee you can save the coffee grinds and add around the plant, about 4-9 inches away from the stem. do not cover the stem with coffee grinds or any fertilizer or mulch because you don't want to burn the stem.
Now you mention Leaves turning yellow. Gardenias like moist soil, but not saturated. make sure you don't water it too much. a way to tell is if you squeeze the potting soil and if water drips out, it is too moist. if you squeeze it and it is moist but does not drip, you're good to go.
Also do not add too much coffee grinds, i would suggest no more than once every 1-3 weeks with used coffee grinds from one pot of coffee.
sometimes if the leaves in the middle of the plant do not get enough sunlight they may turn yellow because they are not getting a chance to photosynthesize. any of these could be the reason(s). I hope I helped :D
Reply:really not too much. only a small sprinkle and water them in. add new coffee grinds monthly.if that doesnt wok then buy a acitic fetilizer, or gardenia fertilizer.
How can I get rid of aphids and ants on my gardenia ?
Also, when does this plant bloom ?
How can I get rid of aphids and ants on my gardenia ?
Aphids and ants can easily be controlled with either the soapy water method described above or the chemical method. A mild insecticide such as Sevin (Carbaryl) would do the trick. I would recommend using the liquid insecticide in your case as opposed to the dust. Usually aphids are easy to spot since they tend to feed on new growth. Sevin is a contact killer and is most effective when the insects come into good contact with the insecticide. Thoroughly coat any insects you spot and spray the top and undersides of leaves to assure good contact. Repeat once a week until the pests are gone. Ants are also a listed pest controlled by Sevin, and the same process can be used for both pests.
In regards to bloom time, it may bloom anytime from late spring to mid summer.
Reply:Ants become a nuisance when they enter homes. Instead of spending money on costly pest control, you can get rid of ants by removing the food source and using soap water. I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/mdhlm useful.
Reply:Mix a cup of dish soap with 4 cups of warm water,put into a sprayer and shoot them twice a month
Reply:Sevin dust, and I don't know when.
Reply:dish soap made into a foam then put it all over the plant. If you can dip it in the stuff that is best but just slop it all over should do the trick. Don't rinse it off.
Bloom depends upon a lot of factors. Zone and the age of the plant need to be considered. Contact your LOCAL florist or nursery.
Good luck !
How can I get rid of aphids and ants on my gardenia ?
Aphids and ants can easily be controlled with either the soapy water method described above or the chemical method. A mild insecticide such as Sevin (Carbaryl) would do the trick. I would recommend using the liquid insecticide in your case as opposed to the dust. Usually aphids are easy to spot since they tend to feed on new growth. Sevin is a contact killer and is most effective when the insects come into good contact with the insecticide. Thoroughly coat any insects you spot and spray the top and undersides of leaves to assure good contact. Repeat once a week until the pests are gone. Ants are also a listed pest controlled by Sevin, and the same process can be used for both pests.
In regards to bloom time, it may bloom anytime from late spring to mid summer.
Reply:Ants become a nuisance when they enter homes. Instead of spending money on costly pest control, you can get rid of ants by removing the food source and using soap water. I found the information at http://tinyurl.com/mdhlm useful.
Reply:Mix a cup of dish soap with 4 cups of warm water,put into a sprayer and shoot them twice a month
Reply:Sevin dust, and I don't know when.
Reply:dish soap made into a foam then put it all over the plant. If you can dip it in the stuff that is best but just slop it all over should do the trick. Don't rinse it off.
Bloom depends upon a lot of factors. Zone and the age of the plant need to be considered. Contact your LOCAL florist or nursery.
Good luck !
I have a azalea and gardenia that will not bloom does anyone know why?
I fertilize with miracid but nothing happens I have others that bloom.
I have a azalea and gardenia that will not bloom does anyone know why?
Well, starting with the time of year that it is I am not surprised. Other than that, it is not that unusual for azaleas and rhododendrons to spend their first months in the ground developing roots instead of setting flower buds. If they were planted last year and bloomed beautifully, remember those buds were set the year before in nursery conditions and before the roots were disturbed taking them out of containers.
Other than their age and length of time planted, reasons for failure to bloom are too much shade, pruning wrong time of year, overfertilizing, drought in summer when buds for the next year are being set. If they look healthy and are not in too much shade (#1 cause), you may just need to be patient another year.
Gardenias are heavy feeders, too. They do not like to be cultivated and love to be misted daily at the right time of year.
Reply:Anytime someone comes into our garden centre and asks why doesn't _____ bloom, our first question is "is the plant healthy?"
If your azaleas and gardenias have lots of healthy green growth then it's probably a fertilizer problem. Miracid (i believe I'm correct in this, we don't sell Miracid much anymore) only makes the ground have the pH they need to survive nicely. It does not fertilize them or make them bloom.
If the azaleas and gardenias have healthy foliage the nitrogen count in their fertilizer is high (do you fertilize your lawn? Are they close to the lawn where they could be getting the lawn fertilizer?) Next spring, start them with a fertilizer that has a high middle number (Phosphorous that promotes blooms), look for anything that's made for flowering plants. Along with miracid keeping the pH correct, the fertilizer will give them the right balance to help them bloom.
If this does not work, then it is time to contact the garden centre at which you purchased it for help.
Reply:I am not really up on gardenia culture, but azaleas could have several reasons for not blooming. If you are pruning them in the fall, you could be cutting off bloom buds. Any pruning should be done right after blooming is finished. Also, fertilizing them in the spring before they bloom forces early new growth and causes them to drop their buds in favor of the new growth. Don't fertilize until after they bloom, and then once a month with the Miracid the rest of the summer, until about the first of August. You don't want to encourage growth after that time, as new growth could be damaged by freezing. Be sure you mulch them well, keep them moist and give them a little sun--early morning or late afternoon is best. Also, deer or ground hogs could be eating the blooms.
If your plants are indoors in pots, just following the fertilizing and pruning rules should help. Good luck!
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I have a azalea and gardenia that will not bloom does anyone know why?
Well, starting with the time of year that it is I am not surprised. Other than that, it is not that unusual for azaleas and rhododendrons to spend their first months in the ground developing roots instead of setting flower buds. If they were planted last year and bloomed beautifully, remember those buds were set the year before in nursery conditions and before the roots were disturbed taking them out of containers.
Other than their age and length of time planted, reasons for failure to bloom are too much shade, pruning wrong time of year, overfertilizing, drought in summer when buds for the next year are being set. If they look healthy and are not in too much shade (#1 cause), you may just need to be patient another year.
Gardenias are heavy feeders, too. They do not like to be cultivated and love to be misted daily at the right time of year.
Reply:Anytime someone comes into our garden centre and asks why doesn't _____ bloom, our first question is "is the plant healthy?"
If your azaleas and gardenias have lots of healthy green growth then it's probably a fertilizer problem. Miracid (i believe I'm correct in this, we don't sell Miracid much anymore) only makes the ground have the pH they need to survive nicely. It does not fertilize them or make them bloom.
If the azaleas and gardenias have healthy foliage the nitrogen count in their fertilizer is high (do you fertilize your lawn? Are they close to the lawn where they could be getting the lawn fertilizer?) Next spring, start them with a fertilizer that has a high middle number (Phosphorous that promotes blooms), look for anything that's made for flowering plants. Along with miracid keeping the pH correct, the fertilizer will give them the right balance to help them bloom.
If this does not work, then it is time to contact the garden centre at which you purchased it for help.
Reply:I am not really up on gardenia culture, but azaleas could have several reasons for not blooming. If you are pruning them in the fall, you could be cutting off bloom buds. Any pruning should be done right after blooming is finished. Also, fertilizing them in the spring before they bloom forces early new growth and causes them to drop their buds in favor of the new growth. Don't fertilize until after they bloom, and then once a month with the Miracid the rest of the summer, until about the first of August. You don't want to encourage growth after that time, as new growth could be damaged by freezing. Be sure you mulch them well, keep them moist and give them a little sun--early morning or late afternoon is best. Also, deer or ground hogs could be eating the blooms.
If your plants are indoors in pots, just following the fertilizing and pruning rules should help. Good luck!
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How can I encourage my gardenia plants to bloom.?
My plants look healthy but they are not setting blooms.
How can I encourage my gardenia plants to bloom.?
I`m not sure about gardenias, but I know with some other flowers, too much water, too much or too little fertilizer, or even too much shade can all inhibit blooming. one more thing, are they right for your area? some plants will bloom the first year they`re planted, but if the general climate is wrong for them, they may continue to live, but will not bloom again. sorry I could`nt be more help.
Reply:Talk to them!
How can I encourage my gardenia plants to bloom.?
I`m not sure about gardenias, but I know with some other flowers, too much water, too much or too little fertilizer, or even too much shade can all inhibit blooming. one more thing, are they right for your area? some plants will bloom the first year they`re planted, but if the general climate is wrong for them, they may continue to live, but will not bloom again. sorry I could`nt be more help.
Reply:Talk to them!
How can you get a gardenia to bloom?
they like acid soil sprinkle some used coffee grounds, tea in the soil you can water them with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to gallon water twice a month
How can you get a gardenia to bloom?
Trim it back and it will put out new leaves and bloom. Report It
Reply:Add acid. They are more sensative than most to soil conditions when blooming. Pine mulch and a good fertilizer.
How can you get a gardenia to bloom?
Trim it back and it will put out new leaves and bloom. Report It
Reply:Add acid. They are more sensative than most to soil conditions when blooming. Pine mulch and a good fertilizer.
Where do you buy gardenia plants from in Toronto?
I would like to get one this coming week... pls help
Where do you buy gardenia plants from in Toronto?
Wicked choice mate. Keep an eye out for the GRANDIFOLIA variety with the larger flowers. Also a ground cover variety if your after something a little different. Looks very simular but has small flowers and leaves and speads across the ground. I 'm in australia and have hedges of GARDENIA'S and during spring look a treat. Best in full sun and if you have a spare pot outside a window you can get the scent from the flowers blowing through your house on windy days.
Reply:You may try Sheridan nurseries, i found them on a plant forum. Another option is to order one from directgardening.com. They sell magnicificent plants and all of mine have done very well. You can also try Walmart or Home Depot, im from the U.S so im not sure exactly what you have in that area.
Reply:Check here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i...
You will find what you like!
Good luck!
Reply:Couldn't find anything specific in Toronto, but, if you don't have a problem buying online, here's a link.
Good luck!
Reply:The Toronto Gardenia Plant Shop?
Where do you buy gardenia plants from in Toronto?
Wicked choice mate. Keep an eye out for the GRANDIFOLIA variety with the larger flowers. Also a ground cover variety if your after something a little different. Looks very simular but has small flowers and leaves and speads across the ground. I 'm in australia and have hedges of GARDENIA'S and during spring look a treat. Best in full sun and if you have a spare pot outside a window you can get the scent from the flowers blowing through your house on windy days.
Reply:You may try Sheridan nurseries, i found them on a plant forum. Another option is to order one from directgardening.com. They sell magnicificent plants and all of mine have done very well. You can also try Walmart or Home Depot, im from the U.S so im not sure exactly what you have in that area.
Reply:Check here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i...
You will find what you like!
Good luck!
Reply:Couldn't find anything specific in Toronto, but, if you don't have a problem buying online, here's a link.
Good luck!
Reply:The Toronto Gardenia Plant Shop?
I have what looks like a layer thick black soot on my gardenia leaves and stalk, can anyone help me?
It will come off when it is rubbed with oil but that's a lot of rubbing and it is more difficult to remove from the bark?
I have what looks like a layer thick black soot on my gardenia leaves and stalk, can anyone help me?
You have "sooty mold" which is caused from 4 possible sources. The sources are... Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale, and White flies. You need to look real close to the stems and undersides of the leaves to see which one it is. This Sooty mold (actually a fungus) is formed when the excrement ( insect poop made from plant sap) begins to grow a dark fungus over its surface. If this fungus gets to the point of totally covering the leafs surface, it will prevent sunlight from being absorbed by the plant and will stop the photosynthesis process from happening. Ultimately, it will cause the plant to suffer and become stressed out. Go to a Walmart, Home Depot or Lowes garden center and look for a liquid "Sevin" insecticide. It comes in ready to use or a concentrated formula. This is the safest and most widely used insecticide by gardeners to combat insect problems around the yard. Always follow the directions on the label before applying. Hope this answers your question...
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/azem/138442...
http://www.thebugblaster.com/images/test...
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/GT/scale/scale....
...$Billy Ray$
Reply:Your welcome, you will need to do a 2nd application 10-14 days after the first.They may not drop off when they die and will look like they are still going strong. You might want to scrape them off with a gloved hand...Billy Ray Report It
Reply:What you have here is a bad case of "sooty mould."
This is only a problem if it stops a lot of light getting to the leaf.
The real problem is the bug (s) that are on the underside of the leaf, sucking the sap in one end, and pooing it out the other. This drops onto the leaf below leaving a sticky , sugary residue, which the mould grows on.
Remove/kill the bug, and the mould will gradually go away because the food source will be cut off.
Main bugs causing this problem in England will be Scale insect, White-fly (which will be obvious), and Mealy bug. I hope this helps you.
Reply:Not sure as i have never had a gardenia.. But i would treat it like my 2 rose bushes.. i get soapy dishwashing liquid and spread on it. It always works for roses..Geez that sounds like some bad stuff..I love gardenia's but never had any luck with em growing here in the south..
Reply:that is called SOOTY MOLD ,it comes from the waist of aphids . spray for aphids ,or buy some Lady bugs from your county extension service to eat the aphids.
Reply:Is is probably a fugus infection, and should be treated with a fungicide.
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I have what looks like a layer thick black soot on my gardenia leaves and stalk, can anyone help me?
You have "sooty mold" which is caused from 4 possible sources. The sources are... Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale, and White flies. You need to look real close to the stems and undersides of the leaves to see which one it is. This Sooty mold (actually a fungus) is formed when the excrement ( insect poop made from plant sap) begins to grow a dark fungus over its surface. If this fungus gets to the point of totally covering the leafs surface, it will prevent sunlight from being absorbed by the plant and will stop the photosynthesis process from happening. Ultimately, it will cause the plant to suffer and become stressed out. Go to a Walmart, Home Depot or Lowes garden center and look for a liquid "Sevin" insecticide. It comes in ready to use or a concentrated formula. This is the safest and most widely used insecticide by gardeners to combat insect problems around the yard. Always follow the directions on the label before applying. Hope this answers your question...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51035796522...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/azem/138442...
http://www.thebugblaster.com/images/test...
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/GT/scale/scale....
...$Billy Ray$
Reply:Your welcome, you will need to do a 2nd application 10-14 days after the first.They may not drop off when they die and will look like they are still going strong. You might want to scrape them off with a gloved hand...Billy Ray Report It
Reply:What you have here is a bad case of "sooty mould."
This is only a problem if it stops a lot of light getting to the leaf.
The real problem is the bug (s) that are on the underside of the leaf, sucking the sap in one end, and pooing it out the other. This drops onto the leaf below leaving a sticky , sugary residue, which the mould grows on.
Remove/kill the bug, and the mould will gradually go away because the food source will be cut off.
Main bugs causing this problem in England will be Scale insect, White-fly (which will be obvious), and Mealy bug. I hope this helps you.
Reply:Not sure as i have never had a gardenia.. But i would treat it like my 2 rose bushes.. i get soapy dishwashing liquid and spread on it. It always works for roses..Geez that sounds like some bad stuff..I love gardenia's but never had any luck with em growing here in the south..
Reply:that is called SOOTY MOLD ,it comes from the waist of aphids . spray for aphids ,or buy some Lady bugs from your county extension service to eat the aphids.
Reply:Is is probably a fugus infection, and should be treated with a fungicide.
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How do I keep the buds on a goldfish and/or gardenia plant from falling off before they bloom?
The plants themselves look healthy , but the buds all appear to rot before they fall off and none of them ever bloom.
How do I keep the buds on a goldfish and/or gardenia plant from falling off before they bloom?
You are probably watering the plant to much. It is common knowledge that's mostly the reason for dropping buds in gardenia's. The plant does not mind but the buds seem to.
Ground should be moist but not wet. Think about a squeezed sponge. That's about how wet it should be.
Reply:The watering thing is true, but I also would make sure that the plant is getting enough sun. You don't want full sun in most areas, but you do want some.
Reply:reduce the amount of water
How do I keep the buds on a goldfish and/or gardenia plant from falling off before they bloom?
You are probably watering the plant to much. It is common knowledge that's mostly the reason for dropping buds in gardenia's. The plant does not mind but the buds seem to.
Ground should be moist but not wet. Think about a squeezed sponge. That's about how wet it should be.
Reply:The watering thing is true, but I also would make sure that the plant is getting enough sun. You don't want full sun in most areas, but you do want some.
Reply:reduce the amount of water
How do I get rid of tiny blck bugs on my gardenia tree naturally?
They are tiny and seem to sit on the new growth. I'm looking for a natural remedy - something that doesn't do more harm to the environment (ie organic).
How do I get rid of tiny blck bugs on my gardenia tree naturally?
Use horticultural oil or for totally organis neem oil. They coat the bugs and they suffocate--no poisons. You can also use insecticidal soap--it works in the same way. The weakness of these is they are contact killers--if you don't hit them they will not die because ther are no poisons in these products. So spray the bottoms and tops of the leaves thoroughly and repeat a few times if needed.
You can get these at a good L%26amp;G Center.
Reply:Try going to Lowe's and ask someone who works there, they can tell you what works best on stuff like that.
Reply:i have these things in my back yard. It sounds stupid but try spraying them with soap and water. If that doesnt work theres stuff at like home deport or ace.
Reply:Spray with soapy water. Try putting a little Ivory dishwashing soap in a spray bottle, add water, spray onto the bugs.
Other than that, Seven dust is great for what sounds like aphids.
How do I get rid of tiny blck bugs on my gardenia tree naturally?
Use horticultural oil or for totally organis neem oil. They coat the bugs and they suffocate--no poisons. You can also use insecticidal soap--it works in the same way. The weakness of these is they are contact killers--if you don't hit them they will not die because ther are no poisons in these products. So spray the bottoms and tops of the leaves thoroughly and repeat a few times if needed.
You can get these at a good L%26amp;G Center.
Reply:Try going to Lowe's and ask someone who works there, they can tell you what works best on stuff like that.
Reply:i have these things in my back yard. It sounds stupid but try spraying them with soap and water. If that doesnt work theres stuff at like home deport or ace.
Reply:Spray with soapy water. Try putting a little Ivory dishwashing soap in a spray bottle, add water, spray onto the bugs.
Other than that, Seven dust is great for what sounds like aphids.
How can i distillate the gardenia flower to get the scent?
what things do i nid? what should i do? or what would i nid to have?what kind of distillation? answers please!
How can i distillate the gardenia flower to get the scent?
Evidently this is a very complex process and takes a vast amount of blooms to yield one small drop of essential oil. The distillery mechanism looks much like a "still" the kind that you see on old movies about making moonshine. Have you seen the movie "Perfume" - its really great. I highly recommend it given your interests. I too wanted distillates of some flowers and herbs but have given up on the idea due to the costs and scale of the operation. Gardenias are my favorite flower and that scent is heavenly. If you do find a cost effective, small scale way please let me know too.
Edit:There is a good site for creating flower waters (not distillates or oil) but I think I might try this instead: http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/form_floral...
How can i distillate the gardenia flower to get the scent?
Evidently this is a very complex process and takes a vast amount of blooms to yield one small drop of essential oil. The distillery mechanism looks much like a "still" the kind that you see on old movies about making moonshine. Have you seen the movie "Perfume" - its really great. I highly recommend it given your interests. I too wanted distillates of some flowers and herbs but have given up on the idea due to the costs and scale of the operation. Gardenias are my favorite flower and that scent is heavenly. If you do find a cost effective, small scale way please let me know too.
Edit:There is a good site for creating flower waters (not distillates or oil) but I think I might try this instead: http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/form_floral...
Does anyone know why the leaves on my Gardenia are turning yellow?
I use Miracid once a month and it has blooms and flowers. But, more and more leaves are turning yellow and falling off. Are they just old leaves?
Does anyone know why the leaves on my Gardenia are turning yellow?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE.
Wow, just caught your question in passing and had to drop everything in the garden %26amp; run inside to answer your question.
First, dont get excited and start nuke'n them to cure everything you think is wrong. We start with the simple things first. You are getting some NORMAL seasonal leaf drop. It is an evergreen plant, but that doesn't mean it grows one batch of leaves %26amp; they last forever. When they bloom they really eat up all the goodies we've been giving then %26amp; unless you actually live where they grow wild, your soil just isn't keeping up with demand.
Increase the Miracid to every watering. Mix at about have normal rate. Use a sprinkling can if possible %26amp; let the acid mix "rain" on the leaves. Do this early in the morning. Do not water late in afternoon or at night. MORNING only. Don't send it to bed wet.
Okay, feel better? Good. Now go take care of your baby. I'm heading backside to take care of mine.
Get a spray bottle that sprays rather coarse (don't want wimpy mist type) mix with miracid at about 2/3 normal label directions per gallon. Now I don't know wher you live, weather, climate etc so I am going generic here. I am assuming that it after dinner around 6:30 7:00 PM (ish) that it is around a pleasant 75 - 80 deg F. Give it a good spray'n off with your acid mix. Try to get the undersides ot the leaves too. If it's hot, over 85 deg F do not spray. Instead spray early the next moening.
If you can do it every day, great. if no, then try as often as you can. Just the leaves, try not to wet the soil below much. If you've got a few inches of mulch under the plant, don't worry, the spray won't soak thru to the roots. Remember, we want those roots warm and dry when the sun goes down.
If you can, compair the color of your leaves with some other object of the same shade of yellow. An old rag, shirt what ever. You can use that as your guide to compair the color change in the leaves. If you haven't noticed any movement towards green after 7 to 10 days, then and only then start checking for other causes.
I'll bet you that the only problem you have is the irrigation water has been washing the acid down below your roots out of reach. By keeping the acid where the plant can use will make a big difference.
Now remember, I'm the Doctor %26amp; you are always to follow your Doctor's dirctions. If you do, I bet that Gardenia will be a rich dark green in 14 days.
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Reply:This is from the UBC Botanical Garden %26amp; Research Center about your same problem:
"The leaves yellowing could be due to salt build-up from excess watering with high salt content water. Check with knowledgable gardeners in your area as to the water quality there. If the soil is poorly drained and water-logged, the plant needs to be located in an area of higher elevation relative to the area where it now resides. Using mulch to help keep the soil moist and add to the organic matter is a good gardening practice and allows you to water less often, which is particularly important if your water is high in salt content.
Leaf yellowing is sometimes a sign of nitrogen deficiencey, but be careful not to overfertilize, because this can damage the plant and always is a risk to the environment by run-off into groundwaters. During the growing season you could lightly fertilize monthly with a balanced acid based plant fertilizer or fish emulsion."
Also a possibility, from Burke's Backyard:
"Nematodes: If the yellow leaves don't pick up after fertilising and particularly if there is wilting and if you have a sandy soil, check for nematodes on the roots. Nematodes cause cream, warty lumps on roots (about the size of a match head), yellow leaves and wilting. You could treat the soil with Nemacur, but this is a potent chemical which we do not recommend for general use. If the area is sunny, a planting of marigolds may also help deter the nematode. "
I know that our gardenia also yellows out whenever we move it to a new location (it is potted and we have to move it twice a year, inside in winter, outside in spring). The yellow leaves drop, scare us terribly, but it has lasted about 10 years now and is still lovely, so we have hopes it will continue along. Hope yours recovers as well.
Reply:Due to the fact I don't know your location I'm a bit hesitant to answer your question.However, since the other answer didn't include the same info I have, I'm gonna give it a shot.
First, my info is going to be geared to Texas locations, but may well apply to your situation.
Gardenias are very prone to iron chlorosis,and yet we continue to grow them along and west of I-35, the general line of shift from acidic East Texas soils to the alkaline soils of West Texas. Iron deficiency in gardenias can be recognized by yellowed leaves with dark green veins, which appears most prominent on the newest growth first. You can add an iron/sulphur material to supply the needed iron and to keep it relatively "available" by acidifying the soil, but you also need to start out with a planting mix that is all organic matter, including peat moss and bark. Truth is, you probably should grow your gardenia in a container in those alkaline-soil areas. If you do opt for the container route, remember to set it in the garage any time the temp. will drop into the low 20's.
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Does anyone know why the leaves on my Gardenia are turning yellow?
MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE.
Wow, just caught your question in passing and had to drop everything in the garden %26amp; run inside to answer your question.
First, dont get excited and start nuke'n them to cure everything you think is wrong. We start with the simple things first. You are getting some NORMAL seasonal leaf drop. It is an evergreen plant, but that doesn't mean it grows one batch of leaves %26amp; they last forever. When they bloom they really eat up all the goodies we've been giving then %26amp; unless you actually live where they grow wild, your soil just isn't keeping up with demand.
Increase the Miracid to every watering. Mix at about have normal rate. Use a sprinkling can if possible %26amp; let the acid mix "rain" on the leaves. Do this early in the morning. Do not water late in afternoon or at night. MORNING only. Don't send it to bed wet.
Okay, feel better? Good. Now go take care of your baby. I'm heading backside to take care of mine.
Get a spray bottle that sprays rather coarse (don't want wimpy mist type) mix with miracid at about 2/3 normal label directions per gallon. Now I don't know wher you live, weather, climate etc so I am going generic here. I am assuming that it after dinner around 6:30 7:00 PM (ish) that it is around a pleasant 75 - 80 deg F. Give it a good spray'n off with your acid mix. Try to get the undersides ot the leaves too. If it's hot, over 85 deg F do not spray. Instead spray early the next moening.
If you can do it every day, great. if no, then try as often as you can. Just the leaves, try not to wet the soil below much. If you've got a few inches of mulch under the plant, don't worry, the spray won't soak thru to the roots. Remember, we want those roots warm and dry when the sun goes down.
If you can, compair the color of your leaves with some other object of the same shade of yellow. An old rag, shirt what ever. You can use that as your guide to compair the color change in the leaves. If you haven't noticed any movement towards green after 7 to 10 days, then and only then start checking for other causes.
I'll bet you that the only problem you have is the irrigation water has been washing the acid down below your roots out of reach. By keeping the acid where the plant can use will make a big difference.
Now remember, I'm the Doctor %26amp; you are always to follow your Doctor's dirctions. If you do, I bet that Gardenia will be a rich dark green in 14 days.
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Reply:This is from the UBC Botanical Garden %26amp; Research Center about your same problem:
"The leaves yellowing could be due to salt build-up from excess watering with high salt content water. Check with knowledgable gardeners in your area as to the water quality there. If the soil is poorly drained and water-logged, the plant needs to be located in an area of higher elevation relative to the area where it now resides. Using mulch to help keep the soil moist and add to the organic matter is a good gardening practice and allows you to water less often, which is particularly important if your water is high in salt content.
Leaf yellowing is sometimes a sign of nitrogen deficiencey, but be careful not to overfertilize, because this can damage the plant and always is a risk to the environment by run-off into groundwaters. During the growing season you could lightly fertilize monthly with a balanced acid based plant fertilizer or fish emulsion."
Also a possibility, from Burke's Backyard:
"Nematodes: If the yellow leaves don't pick up after fertilising and particularly if there is wilting and if you have a sandy soil, check for nematodes on the roots. Nematodes cause cream, warty lumps on roots (about the size of a match head), yellow leaves and wilting. You could treat the soil with Nemacur, but this is a potent chemical which we do not recommend for general use. If the area is sunny, a planting of marigolds may also help deter the nematode. "
I know that our gardenia also yellows out whenever we move it to a new location (it is potted and we have to move it twice a year, inside in winter, outside in spring). The yellow leaves drop, scare us terribly, but it has lasted about 10 years now and is still lovely, so we have hopes it will continue along. Hope yours recovers as well.
Reply:Due to the fact I don't know your location I'm a bit hesitant to answer your question.However, since the other answer didn't include the same info I have, I'm gonna give it a shot.
First, my info is going to be geared to Texas locations, but may well apply to your situation.
Gardenias are very prone to iron chlorosis,and yet we continue to grow them along and west of I-35, the general line of shift from acidic East Texas soils to the alkaline soils of West Texas. Iron deficiency in gardenias can be recognized by yellowed leaves with dark green veins, which appears most prominent on the newest growth first. You can add an iron/sulphur material to supply the needed iron and to keep it relatively "available" by acidifying the soil, but you also need to start out with a planting mix that is all organic matter, including peat moss and bark. Truth is, you probably should grow your gardenia in a container in those alkaline-soil areas. If you do opt for the container route, remember to set it in the garage any time the temp. will drop into the low 20's.
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My gardenia is turning yellow, what gives?
I bought a small Gardenia from the grocery store. It was getting too big for the pot so in December I planted it in the ground, I live in Florida Zone 9, almost zone 10. It's been doing fine, had many blossoms on it, was looking wonderful. Now it's looking very barren looking and the leaves are turning yellow when Spring is coming and it should be happy. Help!!!!!!
My gardenia is turning yellow, what gives?
It's a gardenia thing. Epsom salts around the drip line adds acid as do coffee grounds and/or tea bags (used). They like a shot of Miraclegro too. Coperas (expensive fertilizer) adds iron - rusty nails poked into the soil do the same more cheaply.
Reply:try giving it some mer-acid i know they like acid in the soil
My gardenia is turning yellow, what gives?
It's a gardenia thing. Epsom salts around the drip line adds acid as do coffee grounds and/or tea bags (used). They like a shot of Miraclegro too. Coperas (expensive fertilizer) adds iron - rusty nails poked into the soil do the same more cheaply.
Reply:try giving it some mer-acid i know they like acid in the soil
I have a gardenia and the leaves are yellow and green. it has barely any leaves what could be wrong with it?
i know the gardenia plant is at least 1 year old and i have well water and i have just started putting fertilizer i see new growth but the leaves are still green with yellow.
I have a gardenia and the leaves are yellow and green. it has barely any leaves what could be wrong with it?
You fed it, and you keep it well watered, but don't overwater.. I would think maybe its just acting up this time of year with the extended daylight hours. Maybe you can determine if its get the same amount and type of sunlight it was a few weeks ago, when the time changed so does the amount of light the plant might be receiving. Also is it indoors or outdoors, might be wanting to be repotted if its in a pot, slide it gently out if its in a pot, if roots massed, its time to repot it.
Reply:You could have overwatered it or an animal has overwatered it (catch my drift) or, you could have a variegated gardenia, highly unlikely; take to nursery/landscaper and get his ideas on what this disease is. May be something in the soil -- I found ants in my mailbox garden that were killing and devouring my plants.
Reply:First thought was not enough iron, but you weren't specific about the yellow pattern. With iron chlorosis, the veins are green, the rest of the leaf tends to be yellow.
Also lack of nitrogen causes yellow leaf, but a more general yellow.
Too much water can be drowning the roots keeping any nutrients from coming up the stems. And along the same line, lack of water causes the same problem.
So if the soil moisture is ok........and not unusual chemicals have befallen the plant.....like weed killer drift.........then I'm thinking nutrients may be a problem. For the iron use a chelated iron product. Nitrogen doesn't need to be as specific except if the soil is still cold. Then I'd use a liquid type fertilizer, saving the more organic things like cottonseed meal to warmer soils.
Reply:It is a sign that it is lacking iron. Stop using fertiliser. It needs to be repotted using ericaceous compost. If in the ground, put ericaceous compost around the plant. Check that the plant is not in an exposed location - it needs to be in a sheltered situation. Try adding some iron sulphate when watering it every once in a while.
Reply:You waited to long to put the fertilizer to it. Give it time and the yellowish leaves should fall off and new leaves should start growing. You also have to be careful that you're not over watering or under watering it. If you have a local lawn and garden store in your area go check with them to be sure that your area is ideal for grown a gardenia bush. Gardenia bushes don't grown in all climates.
Reply:I have done the following first aid on my Gardenia with yellow leaves. I first removed the mulch from around the base of the plant. I than spread 1/2 cups of regular yellow corn meal. I than diluted four table spoons of Liquid Iron and 1/2 cup of Epsom Salt in 2 gals.of water and sprinkled that over the corn meal. I than replaced the mulch. Next I sprayed the top and bottom of the leaves with a solution of three tablespoons of Ultra Fine and one tablespoon of Liquid Iron (Chleated Iron) with one gallon of water.
I finished off the first aid with two cups of fertilizer (Sunniland 8-4-8)placed over the mulch and watered in.
The result is that I have had no more yellow leaves and a whole lot of additional new leave growth. Next will be those wonderful fragrant blooms.
I hope this information will help.
Reply:Sometimes if the soil is too wet or too dry they will do that.
Reply:Gardenias are acid loving plants. You can use cofee grounds as fertilizer. Just sprinkle the grounds over the dirt, then water. The yellow leaves indicate over-watering. I'd repot the plant in new potting soil (plus the coffee grounds), and see if that helps.
I have a gardenia and the leaves are yellow and green. it has barely any leaves what could be wrong with it?
You fed it, and you keep it well watered, but don't overwater.. I would think maybe its just acting up this time of year with the extended daylight hours. Maybe you can determine if its get the same amount and type of sunlight it was a few weeks ago, when the time changed so does the amount of light the plant might be receiving. Also is it indoors or outdoors, might be wanting to be repotted if its in a pot, slide it gently out if its in a pot, if roots massed, its time to repot it.
Reply:You could have overwatered it or an animal has overwatered it (catch my drift) or, you could have a variegated gardenia, highly unlikely; take to nursery/landscaper and get his ideas on what this disease is. May be something in the soil -- I found ants in my mailbox garden that were killing and devouring my plants.
Reply:First thought was not enough iron, but you weren't specific about the yellow pattern. With iron chlorosis, the veins are green, the rest of the leaf tends to be yellow.
Also lack of nitrogen causes yellow leaf, but a more general yellow.
Too much water can be drowning the roots keeping any nutrients from coming up the stems. And along the same line, lack of water causes the same problem.
So if the soil moisture is ok........and not unusual chemicals have befallen the plant.....like weed killer drift.........then I'm thinking nutrients may be a problem. For the iron use a chelated iron product. Nitrogen doesn't need to be as specific except if the soil is still cold. Then I'd use a liquid type fertilizer, saving the more organic things like cottonseed meal to warmer soils.
Reply:It is a sign that it is lacking iron. Stop using fertiliser. It needs to be repotted using ericaceous compost. If in the ground, put ericaceous compost around the plant. Check that the plant is not in an exposed location - it needs to be in a sheltered situation. Try adding some iron sulphate when watering it every once in a while.
Reply:You waited to long to put the fertilizer to it. Give it time and the yellowish leaves should fall off and new leaves should start growing. You also have to be careful that you're not over watering or under watering it. If you have a local lawn and garden store in your area go check with them to be sure that your area is ideal for grown a gardenia bush. Gardenia bushes don't grown in all climates.
Reply:I have done the following first aid on my Gardenia with yellow leaves. I first removed the mulch from around the base of the plant. I than spread 1/2 cups of regular yellow corn meal. I than diluted four table spoons of Liquid Iron and 1/2 cup of Epsom Salt in 2 gals.of water and sprinkled that over the corn meal. I than replaced the mulch. Next I sprayed the top and bottom of the leaves with a solution of three tablespoons of Ultra Fine and one tablespoon of Liquid Iron (Chleated Iron) with one gallon of water.
I finished off the first aid with two cups of fertilizer (Sunniland 8-4-8)placed over the mulch and watered in.
The result is that I have had no more yellow leaves and a whole lot of additional new leave growth. Next will be those wonderful fragrant blooms.
I hope this information will help.
Reply:Sometimes if the soil is too wet or too dry they will do that.
Reply:Gardenias are acid loving plants. You can use cofee grounds as fertilizer. Just sprinkle the grounds over the dirt, then water. The yellow leaves indicate over-watering. I'd repot the plant in new potting soil (plus the coffee grounds), and see if that helps.
How does one get a gardenia plant to flower?
My plant is about 5 years old, it had flowers when new, but none has budded since. What to do?
How does one get a gardenia plant to flower?
Gardenias are extremely finicky lil' bastards.
You'll need nightly low temperatures STEADILY AND UNCHANGING in the the 55-65 range.
Bright light is essential...but if the plant is young protect it from noon to 3...maybe under a tree or something. Daytime highs should not exceed 85 ever.
Be very careful not to over water. Gardenias are somewhat "high input", but do not particularly like wet feet.
Fertilize heavily and continually, maybe flushing out the pot ever six weeks with tons of water. Provide alot of fertilizer though, steadily and continually
Proper feeding, watering and an even temperature range will give you the best chance. But be warned Gardenia's are considerably harder than the dreaded orchids to get to flower.
Reply:I live in a warm temperate area (Zone 9) in Australia. Every second house has gardenias here flowering away with gusto.
I have to disagree with some comments already made regarding the vital necessity of of the right conditions, even non gardeners grow them easily.
You don't mention how much sun the plant gets. Semi sun seems to work well here. No afternoon sun - too hot, but you could probably give it more if you live in a very cool climate.
According to my garden books they need well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil. They are surface rooted and need regular mulching, fertilizer and adequate summer watering.
The soil requirement can't be that strict as they are growing them here in slightly alkaline soil. It is very dry here and the plants that are successful are only getting regular garden watering (I would suggest deep watering). They are frost tender but my area gets down to 20deg F and near buildings they are growing well. It also gets to 95 deg f most days of summer and sometimes 105 deg F so I don't think temperature effects them that badly either.
I think a good fertilize, regular water when needed and perhaps a move to more sunny or less sunny position depending on what conditions it is planted in now, in spring wouldn't hurt. Don't overfertilize it will only burn your plant.
Reply:Okay, I am going to guess at this, as I had a gardenia plant, and it flowered just once, and had only one blossom, this was right after I moved it outside last spring (I bought it in the winter). I had it in a pot, and unfortunately it died in the fall. As I have been planting seeds this spring for different kinds of flowers, on the back of the seed packets it gives all of this information about what kind of soil the plants need and what not. So, try checking the soil and water requirements for your gardenia, and maybe that will help. Good Luck!
Reply:Buy a slightly bigger pot-measure straight across %26amp; also how tall the pot is, try for just an inch or 2 larger; buy peat moss-this is acidic, %26amp; moisture retaining potting soil-Miracle Grow has these in a large ziplock-like bag. Acid-loving plants like gardenias %26amp; azaleas have their own special plant fertilizer, it usually just lists as "for azaleas %26amp; others", get the 1 with chelated iron. Two thirds potting soil mixed with 1 third of the peat moss, it's somewhat pressed, just crumble it with your hands. Try not to break any of the branches, lay the gardenia in the old pot on its side (only if in plastic pot) %26amp; gently press the sides of the pot; grab the gardenia right where it comes out of the soil %26amp; pull. Put it where the sunrise will hit it %26amp; afternoon shade or dappled sun in the evenings.
How does one get a gardenia plant to flower?
Gardenias are extremely finicky lil' bastards.
You'll need nightly low temperatures STEADILY AND UNCHANGING in the the 55-65 range.
Bright light is essential...but if the plant is young protect it from noon to 3...maybe under a tree or something. Daytime highs should not exceed 85 ever.
Be very careful not to over water. Gardenias are somewhat "high input", but do not particularly like wet feet.
Fertilize heavily and continually, maybe flushing out the pot ever six weeks with tons of water. Provide alot of fertilizer though, steadily and continually
Proper feeding, watering and an even temperature range will give you the best chance. But be warned Gardenia's are considerably harder than the dreaded orchids to get to flower.
Reply:I live in a warm temperate area (Zone 9) in Australia. Every second house has gardenias here flowering away with gusto.
I have to disagree with some comments already made regarding the vital necessity of of the right conditions, even non gardeners grow them easily.
You don't mention how much sun the plant gets. Semi sun seems to work well here. No afternoon sun - too hot, but you could probably give it more if you live in a very cool climate.
According to my garden books they need well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil. They are surface rooted and need regular mulching, fertilizer and adequate summer watering.
The soil requirement can't be that strict as they are growing them here in slightly alkaline soil. It is very dry here and the plants that are successful are only getting regular garden watering (I would suggest deep watering). They are frost tender but my area gets down to 20deg F and near buildings they are growing well. It also gets to 95 deg f most days of summer and sometimes 105 deg F so I don't think temperature effects them that badly either.
I think a good fertilize, regular water when needed and perhaps a move to more sunny or less sunny position depending on what conditions it is planted in now, in spring wouldn't hurt. Don't overfertilize it will only burn your plant.
Reply:Okay, I am going to guess at this, as I had a gardenia plant, and it flowered just once, and had only one blossom, this was right after I moved it outside last spring (I bought it in the winter). I had it in a pot, and unfortunately it died in the fall. As I have been planting seeds this spring for different kinds of flowers, on the back of the seed packets it gives all of this information about what kind of soil the plants need and what not. So, try checking the soil and water requirements for your gardenia, and maybe that will help. Good Luck!
Reply:Buy a slightly bigger pot-measure straight across %26amp; also how tall the pot is, try for just an inch or 2 larger; buy peat moss-this is acidic, %26amp; moisture retaining potting soil-Miracle Grow has these in a large ziplock-like bag. Acid-loving plants like gardenias %26amp; azaleas have their own special plant fertilizer, it usually just lists as "for azaleas %26amp; others", get the 1 with chelated iron. Two thirds potting soil mixed with 1 third of the peat moss, it's somewhat pressed, just crumble it with your hands. Try not to break any of the branches, lay the gardenia in the old pot on its side (only if in plastic pot) %26amp; gently press the sides of the pot; grab the gardenia right where it comes out of the soil %26amp; pull. Put it where the sunrise will hit it %26amp; afternoon shade or dappled sun in the evenings.
How do you take cuttings from a gardenia plant?
i would like to know how do you take cuttings from a gardenia plant
How do you take cuttings from a gardenia plant?
Cut off the green end of the stem that has not hardened into wood yet. Dip the cut end into Root-tone (a plant hormone that you can buy in a garden shop). Put the cutting into some sort of wet substrate like vermiculite that holds water.
Do not put the cutting in direct sun as it will lose too much water and it doesn't have roots to absorb water yet.
You can spray with water from time to time.
In about 10 days, pot the cutting in regular potting soil if it has begun producing roots. Still don't put it in direct sun until it has a chance to develop roots. Keep it watered.
Reply:You could also lay a branch on the ground (potting soil or organic matter - dead leaves optional) and place a brick on the branch. It will root for you, then cut the rooted branch from the "mother" plant and pot it or plant it in the ground. Root stimulator after transplant helps new plantings to thrive. Good luck
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How do you take cuttings from a gardenia plant?
Cut off the green end of the stem that has not hardened into wood yet. Dip the cut end into Root-tone (a plant hormone that you can buy in a garden shop). Put the cutting into some sort of wet substrate like vermiculite that holds water.
Do not put the cutting in direct sun as it will lose too much water and it doesn't have roots to absorb water yet.
You can spray with water from time to time.
In about 10 days, pot the cutting in regular potting soil if it has begun producing roots. Still don't put it in direct sun until it has a chance to develop roots. Keep it watered.
Reply:You could also lay a branch on the ground (potting soil or organic matter - dead leaves optional) and place a brick on the branch. It will root for you, then cut the rooted branch from the "mother" plant and pot it or plant it in the ground. Root stimulator after transplant helps new plantings to thrive. Good luck
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