Called Cestrum nocturnum in scientific name, night-blooming jasmine gets its name from the strong fragrance it emits at night. It is a top choice among home potted plants. With the pursuit of life quality, night-blooming jasmine盆jings have gradually become a popular choice for indoor decoration. For beginners, how to start with the maintenance and creation of night-blooming jasmine盆jings? This article will introduce the basic skills for beginners to get started with night-blooming jasmine盆jing care and creation.
Choosing the right night-blooming jasmine varietyThere are many varieties of night-blooming jasmine. Beginners should consider the following factors when choosing:
1. Choose flower color and shape according to personal preference.
2. Consider the growth habits and maintenance difficulty, and choose a variety that suits your maintenance ability.
3. Refer to authoritative industry reports to understand the market demand and maintenance points of different varieties.
Selecting high-quality night-blooming jasmine盆jing1. Observe the leaves: Leaves should be lush and green, free from diseases and pests, without yellow or withered leaves.
2. Observe the branches: Branches should be of moderate thickness, free from diseases and pests, with even distribution.
3. Observe the roots: Roots should be well-developed, free from diseases and pests, without rotten or withered roots.
4. When purchasing, you can refer to third-party reviews to understand the credibility of the seller and the quality of the product.
Maintenance skills for night-blooming jasmine盆jing1. Lighting: Night-blooming jasmine prefers a semi-shaded environment and should be kept away from direct sunlight, preferably placed in a well-lit area with scattered light.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
3. Fertilization: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the growing season, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during the flowering period to promote bud development.
4. Pruning: Trim sick and weak branches and crossed branches in time to maintain a beautiful plant shape.
5. Disease and pest control: Regularly inspect the plant and promptly control any diseases or pests found.
Making skills for night-blooming jasmine盆jing1. Selecting a pot: Choose a ceramic or purple sand pot with good breathability and drainage.
2. Soil mixing: Use a mixture of well-drained, fertile leaf mold, garden soil, and sand.
3. Potting: Place the night-blooming jasmine plant in the pot, fill the soil until the roots are completely buried, and gently compact.
4. Horticultural shaping: Trim and tie the plant according to personal preference for shaping.
Night-blooming jasmine盆jings have unique ornamental value. With the above basic skills for beginners, you should have mastered the basic maintenance and creation methods for night-blooming jasmine盆jings. In the process of maintenance, learn more and practice more, and your night-blooming jasmine盆jing will surely become more and more beautiful.References:
1. "China Flower News": "Night-blooming Jasmine盆jing Maintenance Skills"
2. "Horticultural Science": "Night-blooming Jasmine盆jing Making and Maintenance"
3. Third-party review website: "Night-blooming Jasmine盆jing Maintenance Experience Sharing"