Yesterday she asked me to look at them as the buds are now going brown, and asked for my help, I dont know much about them as I only have a few sasanqua, hers are probably those too but the buds are bigger than mine were, mine finished flowering weeks ago.

Could it be lack of water, as she does not water often, where I watered her garden once a week when she was away, and I was shocked at how dry it was, would it be possible that I overwatered it, they are planted in very loose soil, which dries out fast, looking forward to some help.

MM

I think there are probably a range of factors which can contribute to the bud drop. Sometimes growers will reduce the buds deliberately to get bigger flowers. I'd bet it was probably the drying out prior to your taking over. Good luck.

MM