What are the planting methods and precautions for night-blooming jasmine (cestrum nocturnum)?

Whenever summer and autumn come around, night-blooming jasmine (cestrum nocturnum) bursts open clusters of yellow-green bell-shaped little flowers at its leaf axils, and when the moon rises above the treetops it sends out wave after wave of delicate fragrance, stirring longing in people. So what are the planting methods and precautions for night-blooming jasmine? Come learn about it with the editor~

1. Temperature

In mid-to-late October, night-blooming jasmine should be moved into a greenhouse or indoor room, and the greenhouse temperature needs to be kept between 8-12°C. If it drops below 5°C, the leaves of night-blooming jasmine will turn yellow and fall off, and it may even die.

2. Light

Night-blooming jasmine likes a growing environment with plenty of sunlight and good ventilation. From early May to the end of September, it is suitable to place night-blooming jasmine in a sunny spot or on a balcony for care. Note that at noon in summer, exposure to the scorching sun should be avoided.

3. Watering

Summer is the peak growing season for night-blooming jasmine. During this period, the potting soil must be kept moist, and the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased as needed. If it is a night-blooming jasmine seedling, water should be sprayed on the leaf surface 1-2 times every day.

4. Fertilizing

During the growth of night-blooming jasmine, liquid fertilizer needs to be applied once every 10-15 days or so. After late April, apply a dilute liquid fertilizer once every half month, which can ensure that night-blooming jasmine will continue blooming from mid-May onward.

5. Propagation time

The best propagation time for night-blooming jasmine is in autumn. After planting, water thoroughly, and afterward do not water too much. This way, rooting is fast and the survival rate is high.