My gardenia tree has its buds fall off before they open

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Pour some rotten milk and a teaspoon of sugar at the base of the plant, you will see results in about 4 days, don't overdo it.  Try small, 3 oz milk with a pinch of sugar once a day, the next day 4 oz and etc.

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