Question From:
Indi wije in kellyville, Sydney NSW
Nature of problem:
Gardenia leaves are turning black and plan eventually dies
Type of Plant (if known):
True Love®, Gardenia http://www.gardenersbest.com.au/plants.aspx?id=73
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
See attched photo
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Osmocote 25L Professional Rose / Gardenia / Azalea And Camellia Potting Mix
How often do you water the plant:
Due to rain not watering
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
1-3 h
What type of plant is it:
See attched photo
How long since you planted it:
2 months
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Richgro 2.5kg All Purpose Gardenia Azalea And Camellia Fertiliser
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outside
What other treatments have you given the plant:
not sure what to do
Upload photo if available:
Capture.JPG
Other Comments:
Answer: Hi Indi, Thanks for sending the photo it helps a lot. I suspect that the plant needs to be moved to a sunnier position. Move it now and do NOT fertilise before January. It will not begin to pick up before this November/December. Water it in well and please note that the plant is quite ill and could die no matter what you do. Don
