When does Orange Jessamine bloom? A detailed explanation of its flowering period
Orange Jessamine is also called Qi Li Xiang and many other names; like citrus, it belongs to the Rutaceae family. The plant is a shrub, sometimes also called a small tree. It mainly grows in the tropical regions of the south. As for when it blooms, we can take a look together below. The article will also introduce the conditions for blooming, the entire flowering period, and the issues to note during blooming.
1. Blooming time
There are two blooming times: one is blooming from April to August, mainly blooming in summer; the other is blooming after autumn, from September to December. During these two periods, it may bloom at any time. Different varieties have different blooming times, and different weather also affects blooming by delaying or advancing it. The entire flowering period is about 4 months. In addition, plants grown in the north and the south also differ in blooming time.
2. Temperature
Whether it can bloom is directly affected by temperature. It cannot bloom at low temperatures, and it is difficult to bloom at high temperatures. Only a suitable temperature is most suitable for blooming. Generally, the minimum temperature should not fall below 12 degrees, and the maximum temperature should not exceed 35 degrees. The optimal temperature is between 18 degrees and 25 degrees. However, the minimum and maximum temperatures have little effect on growth, but blooming definitely requires a temperature above 20 degrees.
3. Water
It needs absolutely moist soil, and cannot be dry or arid. As long as there is no waterlogging, keeping it moist is enough. Maintaining 70% humidity is beneficial for blooming. Long-term moisture is suitable for plant growth. Generally, observe the soil moisture to decide when to water and how much to water. During blooming, when temperatures are high, water evaporates quickly, so it is best to spray a fine mist frequently every day.
4. Light
Light is also a factor that directly affects blooming. Weak light and dark environments cause abnormal growth and prevent blooming. It likes facing the sun; growth is poor in shaded environments, and a semi-shaded environment is also not as good as an environment that receives sunlight. In a well-lit environment, it blooms earlier, with a rich fragrance. It blooms more profusely. In a shaded environment, the branches are thin and weak, with few flowers and no fragrance.
Orange Jessamine is an ornamental plant and also a medicinal herb. A long flowering period is a major advantage for ornamental purposes, and having a certain fragrance adds to its appeal. Understanding the blooming time allows management to regulate it. In modern landscaping applications, the flowering period is also adjusted artificially.