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Gardenia New Leaf Wrinkling: Watering Balance in Australia

5 Potted Gardenias in Perth, 3 Affected

Moved 2 months ago, more sun. New leaves wrinkled (away from stem), then yellow, then black at tips.

Diagnosis: Watering Extremes

Yellow = underwatering. Black = overwatering. Potted plants dry from outside in. Water outer rim sometimes, whole pot other times to reach center. Find happy medium.

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