Advantages and disadvantages of Bodhidharma Gardenia: The leaves of Bodhidharma Gardenia are smaller than ordinary gardenias, with rounded and blunt leaf tips, thick leaves, and extremely slow growth. Its flowering and fruiting rate is extremely high. It is an excellent bonsai tree species.

The difference between Dharma gardenia and ordinary gardenia is mainly reflected in two aspects. First, the leaves are different. The leaves of Gardenia are more rounded and blunt, and the leaves are thicker. The leaves of ordinary gardenia are mostly oblong-lanceolate or obovate.

The second is the difference between flowers and fruits, especially the fruits. Bodhidharma Gardenia has a higher fruiting rate and the fruits are upright. The fruits of ordinary gardenia are not as upright, and the flowers are not as beautiful as the former.

Maintenance methods

1. Watering: During the growth period, it consumes a lot of water. It should be watered and sprayed in time to keep the soil moist, and ensure a certain amount of water. of humidity. Be careful not to accumulate water. When the temperature drops in winter and the growth rate slows down, water should be properly controlled to avoid soil freezing.

2. Light: Gardenias like the sun. No matter which species they are, they are inseparable from light. If they are exposed to more sun, the overall ornamental value will be higher and they will bloom better. Be careful to block the scorching summer sun in time and avoid exposure to the sun.

3. Fertilization: If you want it to grow vigorously, you must supplement it during the growing season. Appropriate amount of nitrogen fertilizer can be applied in the early growth stage to promote the germination of branches and leaves. Apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering to promote flower bud differentiation and extend the flowering period. Pay attention to applying thin fertilizer frequently. It is best to dilute the fertilizer before applying it, so that the plants can absorb it faster.