Mirabilis Jalapa and Gardenia Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
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
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
  
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
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
  
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and Gardenia Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and Gardenia is as follows:
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Winter: Average Water
Watering Gardenia in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Gardenia in Winter: Average Water
Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and Gardenia diseases is very important factor of Mirabilis Jalapa and Gardenia Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Mirabilis Jalapa: Aphids and Slugs
- Gardenia: Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot and Stem canker
Mirabilis Jalapa and Gardenia Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Mirabilis Jalapa and Gardenia care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Mirabilis Jalapa and Gardenia pruning is done as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa pruning: Cut back old stems to the ground
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. Mirabilis Jalapa and Gardenia fertilizers are as follows:
- Mirabilis Jalapa fertilizers: as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
- Gardenia fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer