How to grow Murraya paniculata (orange jasmine)? A full breakdown of cultivation methods and precautions

The first is soil quality; you need to choose a sandy soil that is nutrient-rich and loose. The second is water; the general principle is “dry-wet cycle” (water when dry, let it dry out between waterings). The third is light; you must ensure five to six hours of light a day. The fourth is temperature; the most suitable temperature is 20-32 degrees, and in winter it must not go below 5 degrees. Finally, there is pruning; in spring, cut away the dense and leggy branches.

1. Soil

The most basic requirements are fertility, looseness, and good drainage. Any type of soil that meets these requirements will do, and sandy soil works quite well.

2. Water

The general principle has already been mentioned above. This plant is generally fairly drought-tolerant, and being a bit dry is not a problem. However, it must never be waterlogged, otherwise its leaves tend to curl and its roots will rot.

3. Light

It is a very light-loving plant species. Place it in a spot with plenty of light, and do not worry about direct sunlight. Generally speaking, ensuring five to six hours of light a day is most beneficial. This way it will grow stronger, and after flowering its fragrance will also be stronger. Especially in winter, it should be placed in a spot with ample light.

4. Temperature

It is not tolerant of severe cold, so the temperature should ideally always be kept within the range suitable for it, which is the range we have already mentioned above. If it is not easy to maintain this in winter, then it must not go below 5 degrees at the lowest. Otherwise, its leaves will easily drop, which greatly affects its growth and development the following year.

5. Pruning

Most often this is done together with repotting, or during transplanting. In spring, for those branches that are too dense, leggy, or that hinder viewing, you can cut them off. In addition, from October to November, you can do one extra pruning.

6. Precautions

(1) First, because it fears waterlogging, be sure to remember to move it indoors on rainy days.

(2) During its flowering period, it is not suitable to prune.