How to grow night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) in pots? A detailed guide to the latest care methods
Night-blooming jasmine is native to southern China, growing in hillside thickets; it is now cultivated in all provinces and regions of the south. It likes a warm, humid, sunny, well-ventilated, dry climate and an environment with good drainage and loose, fertile soil. It is drought-tolerant, tolerant of poor soil, but not tolerant of waterlogging and not cold-tolerant. Now let us take a look at how to grow night-blooming jasmine in pots!
Potting soil preparation
Night-blooming jasmine likes loose, well-drained, organic-rich, slightly acidic soil. The potting soil is generally made up of 3 parts peat soil or leaf mold plus 2 parts coarse river mud and a small amount of farmyard manure. When potting, fill about 1/5 of the depth at the bottom with granular crushed brick pieces to help the pot drain, and use the prepared potting soil for the upper part.
Growing environment
Potted night-blooming jasmine requires well-ventilated environmental conditions. From early May to the end of September, it is best kept in a sunny spot in the yard or on a balcony. Although it likes plenty of sunlight, it should be protected from harsh midday sun in summer.
⟦NL>Fertilizing potted plants
During its growth, night-blooming jasmine should be given a liquid fertilizer once every 10 to 15 days. Starting in late April, apply a dilute liquid fertilizer once every half month, and from mid-May it can be guaranteed to bloom continuously. If a high-efficiency humic acid liquid fertilizer such as Chunquan 883 or Huimanfeng can be applied, the effect will be even better.
Watering potted plants
Summer is the peak growing season for night-blooming jasmine. In addition to applying sufficient fertilizer, the potting soil must be kept constantly moist, and if necessary, water twice a day. If it is a seedling, spray water on the leaves once to twice a day.