Genus of flowering plants in the coffee family (*Rubiceae*)
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Ants and white/gray/brown spores all over my gardenia
I planted my gardenia four or five months ago.
I noticed, recently, that (a) growth has stunted, and (b) there are ants all over the plant (base, leaves, etc.).
There are also white little dots ...
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How should budding off be prevented on Gardenias?
How can budding off be stopped on a mature Gardenia? The plant is healthy in all other ways, but the buds always fall off before opening. What is causing this?
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What are the red berry-like structures at the base of my gardenia's flowers?
My gardenia has a multitude of red, berry-like structures at what would have been the base of the flower. Given it is now November in South Carolina, what are they and will they produce a new plant?
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Why do my gardenias turn yellow before they bloom?
My gardenias seem to be happy all year around, but when they bloom, they turn half yellow. Is there a way to keep them green through the bloom phase?
