When to fertilize gardenias

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1. Before planting

2. The vigorous growth period

3. Before flowering period

4. When changing basins

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Gardenia needs to be fertilized before planting for the first time, and decomposed organic fertilizer can be used. It itself likes fertilizer. During the vigorous growth stage, it needs to be fertilized every 10 days. For various types, cake fertilizer can be used. Topdress phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before the flowering period, but do not apply again after flower buds appear. When changing pots, in addition to base fertilizer, appropriate nutrients should be added after the plants adapt to the new pot.

1. Before planting

1. Before planting

Before planting for the first time, you need to apply enough base fertilizer. This is an important factor to ensure subsequent growth. Even if the fertilizer is not applied in time, there will be base fertilizer to ensure growth and no branches will appear. Weakness and difficulty in blooming flowers. The base fertilizer can be decomposed organic fertilizer, such as cow dung, sheep dung, or bean dregs, etc., but it cannot be in direct contact with the root system and needs to be filled with loam in the middle.

2. Peak growth period

It itself likes fertilizer. During the vigorous growth stage, it has strong germination ability and needs sufficient nutrients to grow. Fertilizer should be applied every 10 days. For different types, cake fertilizer can be used. Pay attention to watering after fertilizing. It is water-permeable to ensure that the fertilizer can fully exert its effect. Although it needs fertilizer at this time, it should not be too rich.

3. Before the flowering period

Fertilizer should be applied before the flowering period. Flowers in full bloom will consume a lot of nutrients. In order to bloom normally, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied in time. These two fertilizers can help flowers form and bloom. However, do not apply any more when buds appear. , it is easy for the flower buds to fall off.

4. When changing pots

After several years of maintenance, the potting soil needs to be replaced. In addition to the base fertilizer inside, appropriate nutrients must be added after the plants adapt to the new pot.

2. The vigorous growth period

3. Before flowering period

4. When changing basins

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