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Does Gardenia sleep in winter

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2019-12-19 08:31:43
Under normal circumstances, gardenia will be dormant in winter, not only the growth will be suspended, but also the phenomenon of yellow leaves falling. After entering the spring, when the temperature rises, it will slowly return to growth. Do not break its dormancy period casually. If it does not sleep in winter, it may affect flowering. During the dormancy period, water control is required to ensure sufficient sunshine and the temperature shall not be lower than 5 ℃.

I. will it sleep?

Generally speaking, gardenia will be dormant in winter. During its dormancy, it will temporarily stop growing, and will be accompanied by the phenomenon of falling leaves. By April of spring, when the temperature begins to rise gradually, the plants will slowly return to growth. Some flower friends will artificially break the growth cycle of the plant in order to prolong the viewing time, that is to say, they will not allow it to sleep in winter, which will lead to a small number of flowers.

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2. Winter maintenance

1. Water content: when breeding in winter, it is necessary to control the amount of water to be watered well, not to supply too much water, and water once a month can meet its needs. However, the cultivated soil can't be too rigid, and it will be watered in time after it dries.

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2. Light: in this season, there should be enough sunlight, which can be placed indoors where there is sunlight. If there is no light for a long time, there will be more yellow leaves on the plant.

3. Temperature: when curing in winter, a certain temperature shall be ensured, the room temperature shall be above 5 ℃, and proper ventilation shall be provided. However, do not let the plant be directly blown by the cold wind, try to open the window on a sunny day

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