Hello everyone!

I am new to this group but I have already learned so much after reading
through so many interesting posts.

I hope you can help me solve a problem of mine, its not overly important but
I am merely curious.

I have a beautiful Gardenia it is SO healthy, lush green shiny leaves, no
yellowing and it sends out new shoots constantly... but it has never
flowered. I have had it in various positions from full sun to part sun but
alas it keeps enlarging in size and is a picture of health but Ive not even
had one bud from it. What am I doing wrong?

Kind regards

Leanne

On Fri, 20 Dec 2002 00:38:01 +0800, "Honky Nut"
wrote:
I have a beautiful Gardenia it is SO healthy, lush green shiny leaves, no
yellowing and it sends out new shoots constantly... but it has never
flowered. I have had it in various positions from full sun to part sun but
alas it keeps enlarging in size and is a picture of health but Ive not even
had one bud from it. What am I doing wrong?

This sounds like too much nitrogen to me. How do you fertilise it?

Tara

"Geodyne" wrote in message
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On Fri, 20 Dec 2002 00:38:01 +0800, "Honky Nut"
wrote:
I have a beautiful Gardenia it is SO healthy, lush green shiny leaves, no
yellowing and it sends out new shoots constantly... but it has never
flowered. I have had it in various positions from full sun to part sun
but
alas it keeps enlarging in size and is a picture of health but Ive not
even
had one bud from it. What am I doing wrong?

This sounds like too much nitrogen to me. How do you fertilise it?

Tara


All I use is a granulated slow release fertilizer for flowering plants. I
also use epsom salts very occasionally to treat the yellowing due to lack of
iron. Can you suggest something else I should put on it?

Thanks... Leanne

I fed mine citrus a couple of doses of Nitrosol Citrus & Fruit liquid plant
food and they have responded fantastic also solved the yellowing of the
leaves. they are a mass of buds and flowers.

"Honky Nut" wrote in message
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"Geodyne" wrote in message
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On Fri, 20 Dec 2002 00:38:01 +0800, "Honky Nut"
wrote:
I have a beautiful Gardenia it is SO healthy, lush green shiny leaves,
no
yellowing and it sends out new shoots constantly... but it has never
flowered. I have had it in various positions from full sun to part sun
but
alas it keeps enlarging in size and is a picture of health but Ive not
even
had one bud from it. What am I doing wrong?

This sounds like too much nitrogen to me. How do you fertilise it?

Tara


All I use is a granulated slow release fertilizer for flowering plants.
I
also use epsom salts very occasionally to treat the yellowing due to lack
of
iron. Can you suggest something else I should put on it?

Thanks... Leanne

Fri, 20 Dec 2002 00:38:01 +0800, Honky Nut said (and I quote):


I have a beautiful Gardenia it is SO healthy, lush green shiny leaves, no
yellowing and it sends out new shoots constantly... but it has never
flowered. I have had it in various positions from full sun to part sun but

Yup, same here. Will try that Citrus thing next...


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Cheers
Nuno Souto
am

Consider which fertiliser you are using a soluble one may be best you need
to check the NPK Ratio on the side of the pack. K or potassium should be
high for flowering. if you have a high N number you will find that it grows
great leaves. P is for the root system. If this fails chat to your nursery
about fertiliser and position of the plant Hope this helps. Heather.

"Honky Nut" wrote in message
...
Hello everyone!

I am new to this group but I have already learned so much after reading
through so many interesting posts.

I hope you can help me solve a problem of mine, its not overly important
but
I am merely curious.

I have a beautiful Gardenia it is SO healthy, lush green shiny leaves, no
yellowing and it sends out new shoots constantly... but it has never
flowered. I have had it in various positions from full sun to part sun
but
alas it keeps enlarging in size and is a picture of health but Ive not
even
had one bud from it. What am I doing wrong?

Kind regards

Leanne