1. Temperature

Gardenia needs to be given a warm growth condition because it has high requirements for temperature. The ideal temperature for its growth is between 20-28 ℃. In the north, it cannot be lower than 5 ℃ in winter, otherwise its branches and leaves will be frostbitten. It can endure low temperature for a short time, but it can't last too long

2. Illumination

Gardenia needs enough light to grow. In addition to avoiding direct sunlight and proper shading at noon in midsummer, it can be placed in the sun and receive full light at other times, so that it can grow more robust. If the light is insufficient, it may grow too long and spend too little. It has certain shade tolerance, but shade tolerance is not like shade. It's best to give it sunny growth conditions at ordinary times

3. Moisture

Keep the basin soil slightly moist. If it is too dry, it is easy to hurt it. In addition, it can slightly resist some moisture, but long-term ponding will also rot its roots

4. Soil

Gardenia likes slightly acidic soil, and the soil with pH of about 6.0 is an ideal culture soil. At home, the soil can be prepared by half of rotten leaf soil and peat soil

5. Pest prevention

Gardenia jasminoides is prone to scale insects and aphids, and coal pollution disease will appear after occurrence. Observe at any time at ordinary times, and deal with it in time once found to prevent spread

6. Change Basin

Gardenia grows relatively rapidly and has a large amount of flowers, so it is necessary to change pots and soil every 2-3 years to ensure sufficient nutrition