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Originally Posted by buster21
Today 09:17 AMbuster21
I need some gardenia growing tips please. I bought the tiny bush last fall and potted it with with potting soil, perlite. Haven’t fertilized it until today with a little fish emulsion and coffee grounds for acidity.
It’s doing OK. My problem is about watering. Some say it’s better to under water it. My soil moisture tester isn’t working properly. The plant has a northern exposure with enough sun. Thanks in advance!
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I'm sure you can find information on the internet. "A little fish emulsion," I would read the directions on the bottle. Fish emulsion, only brand commonly sold is ALASKA and they sell two types one for blooming plants and one for other plants. The one for other plants is brown slop that has the consistency of motor oil. I would not use it in your home-it will stink. It is higher in nitrogen and it is acidic. Coffee grounds for acidity.
READ OPINIONS ON THE INTERNET, the verdict is not in on coffee grounds. After you use them to make coffee what is left is neutral ph. The remaining caffeine is bad for SOME PLANTS. Soil moisture tester? You can buy these things. You were born with ten of them. Stick your finger into the soil.