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Gardenia questions

15 years ago

hi i recently got a gardenia as a christmas present and i was wondering how long it takes for its buds to open indoors and if it is normal for it to have some yellowing leaves on the inside of the plant but it is really green and i have a humidity tray for it and i have it under a grow light

thanks , matt

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mehitabel
15 years ago
Matt, healthy buds should keep getting fatter til they open. If your plant is dropping some leaves, then maybe the buds are at a standstill til the plant gets healthier.

Some yellowing leaves would be normal, lots are probably a sign of trouble. It's a judgment call.

If it's under a grow light on a humidity tray, you are doing what you can for it. Be sure not to water til the top 1/2" or so of medium is dry. (Poke your finger in_. Also, don't fertilize til the hump of winter is over.
mboney88
Original Author
15 years ago
well thank u very much for the info:) i will do exactly that and it looks like two buds are getting closer to opening so i will hopefully ave it blooming soon:D thanks very much
,matt
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