Gardenia plants are known for its strong sweet scented flowers and are a genus of 142 species of flowering plants in the coffee family. A lot of people find it hard to grow this gift plant, but once you understand its needs it can be an attractive indoor and outdoor plant. And with perfect care you can grow this delicate flower all year round without hassles.
Everyone is saddened to see their plants losing their beauty and so taking time to master the art of growing them is necessary.
Here are some tips on how to grow this gift plant – Gardenia:
1. Gardenia will most likely to grow in a temperature in the low 70s. It is ideal for this plant to be in a humid soil which is not too dry or too wet.
2. Choose a spot with partial shade to avoid direct contact from the sun. And for keeping it indoor, put it in a container which has wheels since it grows over six feet and are difficult to move without wheels.
3. In watering this gift plant, it is necessary to pour the water on from the bottom of the container and allow the roots to dispose the water that it doesn’t need since it is good for the plant not to be soaked in water but not too dry as well. Though Gardenia likes humidity, misting the leaves can be a problem and can cause fungal growth on leaves. So keep in mind not to put it under another plant that may drip under its leaves.
4. Fertilizers designed for Azaleas will fill the nutrients your Gardenia needed. And prune older gardenia stems after it stops blooming. This will stimulates frequent blooming.
Growing this plant is simple and easy. You just have to be sensitive to its needs and take time to show your care to them. Apart from Gardenia, there are dozens of other gift plants perfect for various occasions like weddings, birthdays and funerals. You can either order plants online or choose to send plants the traditional way. And if you want to order plants online, you can visit this website for more information: http://www.givingplants.com/.
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