Hydrangea

Gardenia

Hydrangea and Gardenia Care

Hydrangea

Gardenia

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Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Soil Type

Light

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew

Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Watering Hydrangea and Gardenia

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Hydrangea and Gardenia Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Hydrangea and Gardenia care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Hydrangea and Gardenia is as follows:

Watering Hydrangea in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hydrangea in Winter: Average Water
Watering Gardenia in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Gardenia in Winter: Average Water

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Hydrangea and Gardenia Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Hydrangea and Gardenia diseases is very important factor of Hydrangea and Gardenia Care. These plant's diseases are:

Hydrangea: Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot and Powdery mildew
Gardenia: Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot and Stem canker

Hydrangea and Gardenia Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Hydrangea and Gardenia care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Hydrangea and Gardenia pruning is done as follows:

Hydrangea pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Gardenia pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Hydrangea and Gardenia fertilizers are as follows: