What are the cultivation methods and precautions for potted gardenia?

Gardenia is loved by many people because of its rich fragrance and white color. Many people also start potted gardenia at home, so what are the breeding methods and matters needing attention of potted gardenia?

I. Culture methods of Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia is an important garden ornamental plant in China, which is mainly distributed in southern provinces. If you want to raise a gardenia well, you should pay attention to pot soil, temperature, watering, fertilization and management. Here is a brief introduction.

1. Potted soil choice. Gardenia likes to fertilize the acid soil with loose fertile and good drainage, and the soil PH value is between 4 and 6. Mountain mud or rotten leaf soil can be used in the basin soil. at the initial stage of planting, the basin soil should be kept moist and shaded.

two。 Temperature requirements. Gardenia likes a warm environment, and the optimum temperature for growth is 16-18 degrees. Attention should be paid to cooling in summer high temperature season and keeping warm in winter low temperature season. It is best to be in a place with plenty of light, good ventilation and suitable temperature.

3. Watering method. Generally, water is watered every 2-3 days in spring and autumn, 1-2 times a day in summer and 5-7 days in winter. Can not cause stagnant water, easy to rot roots.

4. The number of fertilizers. Gardenia has a moderate demand for fertility, so it is recommended to apply fertilizer every two weeks during the peak growing season, mainly calcium superphosphate.

5. Trim and take care of. Remove some branches from the trunk from April to May, but keep the buds. The branches were cut off immediately after the flower failed in June.

II. Points for attention

1. Watering the roots in time after planting, and maintaining a large amount of air and soil moisture, but not stagnant water, so as to avoid rotting roots.

two。 Before blooming, the management of fertilizer and water should be strengthened and the principle of thin and diligent application should be carried out.

3. Gardenia likes semi-shade, is afraid of bright light, and requires a shade degree of about 50%.

4. Gardenia has strong adaptability, extensive cultivation and management, and is easy to be successful.

The above are the breeding methods and matters needing attention of potted gardenia. When breeding gardenia, we must be patient enough to meet the environmental requirements of gardenia. Only in this way can we see the pure white of gardenia in full bloom.