Can the gardenia be repotted at any time? What should I do if the leaves of the newly repotted gardenia turn yellow?

Gardenia is very common in life. Many flower lovers like to plant some at home because of its fragrant aroma and the effects of clearing lungs and relieving coughs, clearing heat and cooling blood. So when can the gardenia be repotted? What should I do if the leaves of the newly repotted gardenia turn yellow? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

When can I repot my gardenia?

The repotting operation of gardenia is very different in different seasons. For example, in spring, gardenia is in its vigorous growth period, and both the roots and branches will grow very rapidly. Therefore, if you repot at this time, you can appropriately trim the old roots, remove most of the old soil, and then add new flower soil. This will be more conducive to the growth of the plant.

If it is in the flowering period, try to avoid repotting as much as possible. If you must repot, you can keep all the soil and plant directly in the new pot. If the soil and roots are disturbed, the flower buds will easily fall off due to insufficient nutrient supply. After changing the pot, water it thoroughly to allow complete contact between the soil and the roots, which is also more conducive to the growth of the root system.

If it is in autumn and winter, because gardenia will be in a semi-dormant state, the method of changing the flowerpot at this time is the same as in summer. If the roots are damaged, it is likely to cause the death of the entire plant, so it must be done with caution.

Why should you repot your gardenia?

In order to reduce costs, flower farmers directly use yellow soil to grow gardenias. This soil is acidic and suitable for the growth of gardenias, but the soil lacks nutrients and cannot sustain the long-term growth of gardenias. Moreover, once this soil dries out, it becomes hard and difficult to water, making gardenias very difficult to maintain.

Another reason is that the gardenia has been planted in a flowerpot for a long time, and the original flowerpot is no longer suitable for the growth of the grown gardenia, so it needs to be repotted to give it more space to grow.

What to do if the leaves of the newly repotted gardenia turn yellow

1. If the air is dry, gardenia will easily die. The air humidity in the north is insufficient. You can place the flower pot in a shallow basin with shallow water (do not soak the pot), and spray water on the leaves and surrounding areas every day.

2. Using alkaline water to water the flowers can also easily kill them. The water in the north is alkaline and must be acidified before watering. You can add dilute ferrous sulfate water.

3. If water accumulates in the flowerpot, the plant will die easily. Don’t let water accumulate in the flowerpot.

4. If the plant is iron deficient, the leaves will turn yellow easily. The plant is sensitive to iron. If you water the plant too frequently, the leaves will turn yellow easily due to iron deficiency. You should spray the plant with a 1000 times solution of potassium dioxygen phosphate every 10 days and regularly spray the plant with a 0.2% aqueous solution of ferrous sulfate.