gardenia dying please help

[Denese McBride]

I have a gardenia that arrived 2 months ago. The leaves are turning brown and yellow. Only water once per week. Have it under a plant light and on a tray with pebbles and water. Please help

 

[sorce]

More info!

Where did it come from...etc.etc.

Welcome to Crazy!

Sorce

 

[Denese McBride]

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I have a gardenia that arrived 2 months ago. The leaves are turning brown and yellow. Only water once per week. Have it under a plant light and on a tray with pebbles and water. Please help

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[Denese McBride]

Got it from Bonsai boy

 

[Cadillactaste]

A photo so we can see the condition it's in would go a long way. An indoor plant under a light typically is watered more frequently than that. But we don't know what soil it's in...and other things. Your location can be updated into your profile so that helps ones offer more fitting advice. But as mentioned more information is needed to offer any advice.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Got it from Bonsai boy

What was the weeks nighttime temps during the week it shipped? I know we had a bout of warm temps...but was the temps much cooler than 62F at night during shipping?

Even though the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones for gardenias are 8 though10, gardenias have also been known to thrive in Zone 7. In areas colder than that, the plant can grow indoors as a houseplant in a bright location, but out of direct sunlight. Grown indoors, the gardenia needs well-drained, acidic soil and adequate humidity. The plant requires 70-degree temperatures during the day and no lower than 62 degrees at night. Signs that the temperature is too cool include slow growth and yellowing leaves.

 

[sorce]

Got it from Bonsai boy

That's the first problem!

I think they have another website called bridge boy!

And another .....

Wejumpedinalake.com

No worries!

Well besides the worries!

If we can't get this one to live for you....

This is the best community to find a better one!

Sorce

 

[just.wing.it]

It might have dried out too much, they like to stay moist....
I think I nearly killed mine by water neglect 3 weeks ago...we'll see.
But, pics, yes!

 

[Cadillactaste]

That's the first problem!

I think they have another website called bridge boy!

And another .....

Wejumpedinalake.com

No worries!

Well besides the worries!

If we can't get this one to live for you....

This is the best community to find a better one!

Sorce

Eh...my friend's BIL who past...had trees from him. Young material. But still living in my care. But...shipping time and it arriving in to cool of temps could have hindered it. But, I'm thinking it is bone dry. Indoor plants even without a light need watered more than once a week. A light increases watering duty. But...hopefully it will recover. But...don't start over watering if it's losing leaves and ones are dead. It will actually use less water without a lot of foliage. The right balance...a chopstick in the soil of your pot helps gauge moisture in the pot. Better than a finger.

 

[Denese McBride]

What was the weeks nighttime temps during the week it shipped? I know we had a bout of warm temps...but was the temps much cooler than 62F at night during shipping?

Thank you so much for this temp info. It may be the problem. I have my room quite cool at night with air conditioner. Do you think if I put it outside in the daytime since it's been anywhere from 70 to 80 ' s here in Oklahoma, then bring it in at night and put in a room that doesn't have air conditioning at night that will help. There are still buds on top of the plant. Some new ones have formed but turn brown and die.

 

[Denese McBride]

How do you use a chopstick to determine dryness?

Eh...my friend's BIL who past...had trees from him. Young material. But still living in my care. But...shipping time and it arriving in to cool of temps could have hindered it. But, I'm thinking it is bone dry. Indoor plants even without a light need watered more than once a week. A light increases watering duty. But...hopefully it will recover. But...don't start over watering if it's losing leaves and ones are dead. It will actually use less water without a lot of foliage. The right balance...a chopstick in the soil of your pot helps gauge moisture in the pot. Better than a finger.

 

[sorce]

I can't say anything about the health of the trees.

But I can say throwing something you can get anywhere for less than $5 in a terribly proportioned likely non-vitreous Chinese crap pot.....and charging $50 for it....

Lacks the respect of Tradition, is soulless greed....

Or if not....

I can get an very well proportioned Stoneware Iker pot for $30 put an elm sseedling In it, and be way further ahead of the game.

The "bonsai man" switched from van to website.

I despise the "bonsai man".

I can not help it!

Sorce

 

[Cadillactaste]

How do you use a chopstick to determine dryness?

They are like a wick...when they show moisture the tree is fine. When dried time to water.

 

[Denese McBride]

Eh...my friend's BIL who past...had trees from him. Young material. But still living in my care. But...shipping time and it arriving in to cool of temps could have hindered it. But, I'm thinking it is bone dry. Indoor plants even without a light need watered more than once a week. A light increases watering duty. But...hopefully it will recover. But...don't start over watering if it's losing leaves and ones are dead. It will actually use less water without a lot of foliage. The right balance...a chopstick in the soil of your pot helps gauge moisture in the pot. Better than a finger.

This one is in a plastic rectangle pot. Should I repot it into stoneware pot? I have recently become bedfast due to an illness like ALS. I am trying to make my room more cheerful by adding some plants to my room. I also have a jasmine that has recently begun to flower. Thank you for your advice.

 

[Cadillactaste]

I agree with @sorce this is not my go to person...this site you went to. But...none the less. There are more reputable folk who sell better stock for what he charges. But water under the bridge right now. A photo of your tree would go a long way.

 

[Cadillactaste]

This one is in a plastic rectangle pot. Should I repot it into stoneware pot? I have recently become bedfast due to an illness like ALS. I am trying to make my room more cheerful by adding some plants to my room. I also have a jasmine that has recently begun to flower. Thank you for your advice.

The last thing you want to do is a repot with it struggling...a plastic pot won't harm it at all. Sorry your dealing with medical issues. The Jasmine surely has to be lovely to see in bloom.

 

[Denese McBride]

Ok, thanks for the info. Makes sense. I am handicapped and have limited funds due to having to pay for a caregiver because of being bedfast due to an illness like ALS, am desperately trying to keep my plants alive to make my room more cheerful.

They are like a wick...when they show moisture the tree is fine. When dried time to water.

 

[Denese McBride]

I would send a photo but I'm not sure how to do it. I'll try to find out from my caregiver and post one. Thanks

 

[sorce]

Oh Miss McBride!

My Sorceress is a care giver!

So I love you already!

I have a couple plants I could send out to you!

Shipping and time to get to the post may be an issue....

But I can try!

Let me know!

Sorce

 

[Denese McBride]

OH how sweet you are. What would be the cost?

Oh Miss McBride!

My Sorceress is a care giver!

So I love you already!

I have a couple plants I could send out to you!

Shipping and time to get to the post may be an issue....

But I can try!

Let me know!

Sorce