What are the cultivation methods and precautions for jasmine?

With its elegant flowers and refreshing fragrance, jasmine is deeply loved by everyone. So, what are the cultivation methods for jasmine? What precautions are there?

1. Cultivation methods for jasmine

1. Selection of flower pot and potting soil

For jasmine, a plastic pot is the most suitable. Its growing medium should be rich in organic matter and use acidic soil for planting, and it should have good water retention, water permeability and air permeability. Generally, 4 parts garden soil, 4 parts leaf mold, 2 parts yellow sand and 1 part plant ash are used for mixing.

2. Watering method

The watering frequency for jasmine is controlled according to the climate. In spring and autumn, water 2-3 times a week; in summer, when the temperature is higher, water once every other day; in winter, just water, 1-2 times a week. It is best to water in the morning when the potting soil looks dry.

3. Fertilizing method

Because jasmine needs more fertilizer, the potting soil should be kept fertile. Starting in May, apply a low-concentration soybean cake fertilizer solution once every two weeks. During bud formation, it is enough to apply a thin fertilizer once a week. When fertilizing, it is necessary to master the method of applying thin fertilizer frequently. In order to improve the maturity of the branches, fertilization should be gradually reduced starting in October, and no more fertilizing is needed after entering winter.

4. Pruning method

Proper pruning of jasmine branches can encourage it to produce more flowers. Jasmine is generally pruned indoors in early March each year, and repotted at the same time. When pruning, branches can generally be left 20 cm long, and the rest should be cut off; old branches should be cut off from the base to encourage them to sprout strong new branches again. At the same time, remove overly dense branches, leggy branches and weak branches, and pick off old leaves.

5. Pest and disease control

Common pests and diseases harmful to jasmine include southern blight, brown spot, anthracnose, stem rot, jasmine leaf borer, jasmine bud borer, willow hawk moth, Psilogramma moth, carmine spider mite, scale insects, etc., and they should be controlled in time.

2. Precautions for cultivating jasmine

1. It should not be cultivated in a dark and damp environment. Sufficient sunlight is needed to produce beautiful flowers. If it is placed in too shady a place for a long time, with insufficient light, it is prone to leggy growth, with large and thin leaves, and it will not bloom or bloom very little. In addition, if jasmine is really cultivated indoors, ventilation should be maintained regularly to prevent pests and diseases caused by poor air circulation.

2. During the growth period of jasmine, apply 0.2% ferrous sulfate water once every half month to keep the potting soil acidic and prevent the leaves from turning yellow.

3. When cultivating jasmine in northern regions, it should be moved indoors in early to mid-October. The room temperature should preferably be 10-13°C during the day and 5-8°C at night, and it should be placed in a place with sufficient indoor sunlight, with attention to proper ventilation, otherwise it is easy to cause leaf drop; in early May, move it outdoors and place it in a wind-sheltered, sunny place for care. If there is insufficient sunlight, it is prone to leggy growth, with large and thin leaves, long internodes and few flowers.

The fragrance of jasmine has long been known as “the finest fragrance under heaven.” It has the sweet richness of roses, the fresh fragrance of plum blossoms and the distant subtlety of orchids, simple and natural, and can be called an excellent potted flower. Hurry and grow a pot of jasmine, and let your home be filled with fragrance.