Cultivation methods and precautions of water gardenia

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: The soil should be fertile, well-drained and moist. It is generally best to plant in soil containing acidic and rotten substances.

2. Water: It requires a lot of water. Each time you water it, you must water it thoroughly so that the roots can absorb enough water, but there should not be too much water in the pot.

3. Nutrients: Nutrients need to be increased during the growth period. Generally, nitrogen fertilizer can be used. Take appropriate nitrogen fertilizer and dissolve it in water. Then when watering, water it in the soil, not on the roots, keep some distance.

4. Light: Water gardenia prefers shaded places and is not suitable for strong light. When planting, choose a place with good ventilation, which is more conducive to its growth.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning: Dense branches and leaves will affect ventilation and light transmission. At this time, they need to be pruned in time to make their shapes round and well ventilated to avoid blind growth that affects their ornamental value.

2. Reproduction: Generally, it is propagated by cuttings. In February, use small scissors to cut off small branches of about 20 cm and insert them into the soil. During this period, you only need to water and remove weeds.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Leaf spot: Common diseases after planting include leaf spot, which will affect the growth of stems and leaves. At this time, you should trim off the stems and leaves that have leaf spot disease, then dilute carbendazim with water and spray the branches and leaves with a spray bottle.

2. Black whitefly: A common pest of water gardenia is black whitefly. Lime sulfur is often diluted with water and then sprayed to kill the whitefly.

IV. Other issues

1. How to survive the winter: In winter, it should be moved indoors for cultivation. Water gardenia is not cold-resistant, and low temperatures will cause frostbite to it. Generally, it is enough to maintain the temperature at around six to ten degrees Celsius, and proper ventilation is also very good.

2. Can it be placed indoors: It can be grown in a well-ventilated room. Generally, the best growth temperature is between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius, and 26 to 28 degrees Celsius is suitable for the flowering period. It has a beautiful and sweet appearance and is very suitable for cultivation at home.