Will gardenia die if watered too much? How to water gardenia normally?

1. Will overwatering kill the plant?

Although gardenia likes a humid growing environment, it cannot be watered too much. If the amount of water is not controlled during watering, it will be difficult for the roots to absorb all the water, resulting in water accumulation in the potting soil. If discovered in time, measures can be taken to save the plant and it will not cause death. If the situation is not serious and the roots have not rotted, it can be placed in a well-ventilated place with appropriate scattered light to promote water evaporation. If the situation is serious and the roots have rotted, the plant needs to be removed, the rotten roots cut off, disinfected and re-planted in the soil.

Whether the gardenia is watered too much can be judged from the following aspects. Severe water accumulation will cause the roots to be unable to breathe, and then rot, affecting the entire plant, causing the leaves to turn yellow, the flower buds to fall off, and even the branches and leaves to turn black. If left unattended, it may cause the entire gardenia to die.

2. How to water in normal times

1. Water thoroughly: When watering gardenias, be sure to control the amount of water. Water thoroughly each time until water flows out from the bottom of the flowerpot and the gaps in the soil are filled.

2. Watering frequency: The climate environment is different in different seasons, so the frequency of watering is different. Water every 1-2 days in spring, water every day in hot summer, water every 3 days in autumn, and water every half a month or a month in winter.