Saving this Gardenia

5 years ago

I asked for this Gardenia as it was a throw away by the landscaper. Didn’t have much of a root system as it was all cut up and ready for a shredder.

What culturing environment should I provide to give it the best chance of success, watering, location, etc.?

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5

5 years ago

presuming its in media proper for the pot and plant..

place it in full bright shade.. and ignore it until fall ... watering it every once in a while ... err towards dry versus sodden ..

grow some roots.. and the plant will follow...

i do not fert newly potted nor abused plants ... let it settle down from all the stresses.. with just proper watering ...

in fall we can tip it out of the pot.. and see if it has good enough roots to plant it in mother earth.. or whether it will need to remain in the pot longer ...

ken

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Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
5 years ago
Seeing the zone you live in, you are very lucky. It has more of a chance if you follow Ken's advice than I could ever in Zone 6)

Please keep us updated. I see new growth already)
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Ghibie19
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you Ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5

I am using soil SheniCrystal give me for transplanting when I purchased Gardenia from her awhile back. Hope that is OK.

What would be a positive tell-tale sign that the plant is actually taking root and is actively growing?
Ghibie19
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)

I am keeping up with the awareness in hopes for success.

What method can I use in order to encourage root and foliage development?
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
5 years ago
What would be a positive tell-tale sign that the plant is actually taking root and is actively growing?

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you tip it out of the pot in 3 months and LOOK ...

you dont need to encourage anything.. you need to water it properly to keep it alive.. and it will do the rest ...

i have no idea about the media you are using.. can you give us a link ...

ken
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Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
5 years ago
Ken is right. I would not even worry about it. Just do your part with watering correctly and the rest should fall right into place.
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Ghibie19
Original Author
5 years ago
Looking like it might just make it!
Ghibie19
Original Author
5 years ago
It appears to slowly continue to put on growth. Should it be up potted to a large container?
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
5 years ago
Looks ok for now but a pic of the whole pot would help.

tj
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Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
5 years ago
WOW))
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Ghibie19
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱

With a light trim. Hope I have not done any damage to it yet.