How to grow Confederate jasmine? A detailed guide to its cultivation methods

Confederate jasmine is a common potted plant, and many people grow it. Let's learn the cultivation methods of Confederate jasmine together!

1. Basic introduction to Confederate jasmine

The scientific name of Confederate jasmine is star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), an evergreen woody climbing plant in the genus Trachelospermum of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).

The roots, stems, leaves and fruits of Confederate jasmine are used medicinally, with effects of dispelling wind and activating collaterals, relieving pain and reducing swelling, and clearing heat and detoxifying. The milky sap is toxic and has poisonous effects on the heart.

Confederate jasmine is widely distributed in China, found in Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, China, Jiangxi, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Shaanxi and other provinces and regions.

Confederate jasmine originates from south of the Yellow River basin in China, and is cultivated in both northern and southern regions. It has strong adaptability to climate, tolerating cold and heat, but it fears severe cold. In northern Henan and even North China it cannot overwinter outdoors and is only suitable as a potted plant, moved indoors in winter. In South China it can safely overwinter outdoors. It prefers a humid environment and fears dry wind.

2. Cultivation methods of Confederate jasmine

1. Soil: It has low requirements for soil and grows well in fertile, loose soil;

2. Light: Avoid direct sunlight; place it in an environment with plenty of diffused light for cultivation;

3. Watering: Watering does not need to be too frequent; just keep the soil moist.

In addition, for the propagation of Confederate jasmine, the preferred method is layering. Especially in the plum rain season, its young stems easily grow aerial roots. Taking advantage of this characteristic, use the continuous layering method on the young stems, then cut them apart in the middle in autumn to obtain a large number of seedlings. Alternatively, in the plum rain season, cut young stems with aerial roots and insert them into plain soil, placing them in a semi-shaded place; the survival rate is very high, but the survival rate of cuttings from old stems is low.

3. Main values of Confederate jasmine

1. Medicinal

The roots, stems, leaves and fruits are used medicinally, with effects of dispelling wind and activating collaterals, benefiting the joints, stopping bleeding, relieving pain and reducing swelling, and clearing heat and detoxifying. In Chinese folk medicine it is used to treat arthritis, muscular pain, traumatic injuries, postpartum abdominal pain, etc.; in the Anhui region it is used to treat schistosomiasis ascites.

2. Ornamental

In gardens, star jasmine is mostly used as ground cover, or grown in pots for ornament; it is a fragrant flowering plant. For ornamental display.