Monday, January 30, 2012

Growing gardenias?

my gardenias start to get buds then the buds turn brown and fall off bfore they ever bloom. What are they lacking? Iron, acidic soil? I live in northern California and they do get some sun. Please advise is anyone knows there gardenias better than I
Growing gardenias?
I have a beautiful gardenia in Colorado.

In my experience, The buds turn brown and fall off if it's too dry, or too hot. I've had very good blooms and plant health with a humidity tray under it, daily watering, and monthly fertilizing with a product from Gardensalive! for flowering houseplants.

It grows in bright indirect or filtered light.

I have found the humidity and watering are the biggest issues for this plant. It likes a rich, humusy soil.

Good luck!
Reply:get some miracle grow--

put a little dish liquid water on them.

try not to get the buds wet.
Reply:Good luck! I live in Illinois and I've been fighting with mine for over a year and half now.



I looked them up on Google and found out they don't like direct sunlight. They prefer filtered light. They also do not care for overly warm or dry environments. If you want it to bloom it has to remain in a certain temperature range. The range though I've forgotten. It's very unrealistic for my climate so I forgot. Something about cooler evening temps I do recall. Google it and you will find lots of info.



Oh, and it is an acidic plant. Don't use normal plant foods on it.



Mine has done best in my bathroom (for the humidity) and the diffused light. It actually made it through the winter without dropping most of it's leaves like it did last winter.



I put it out on my covered front porch in a corner that gets little if any direct sunlight. I water it every other day and mist it as often as I think about it. It has grown well and become green and lush, but no blooms. :(
Reply:Gardenias do like acidic soil. You may take a sample of your soil to your nearest full service nursery or agricultural extension office. they can test it and tell you what you may be lacking.



Good luck!!

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