Jasmine, with its graceful posture and rich aroma, is deeply loved by people. In the cold winter, the flowering period of potted jasmine is relatively short. In order to ensure that jasmine blooms more luxuriantly next year, we need to prune the potted jasmine appropriately in winter. This article will introduce in detail the skills of pruning potted jasmine in winter, helping you to care for beautiful and charming jasmine flowers.
Reasons for Pruning Potted Jasmine in Winter1. Promote the growth of new buds: The temperature is relatively low in winter, and the growth rate of jasmine is relatively slow. By pruning, it can promote the rapid germination of jasmine in the new year, thereby ensuring the extension of its flowering period.
2. Prevent diseases and pests: Winter is the high incidence period of diseases and pests. Pruning can reduce the breeding of diseases and pests, and lower the incidence of diseases in jasmine.
3. Maintain an aesthetic plant shape: Appropriate pruning can make the plant shape of jasmine more beautiful, which is beneficial for appreciation.
Skills for Pruning Potted Jasmine in Winter1. Pruning time: Generally, pruning is done after jasmine enters dormancy, from December to January of the following year.
2. Pruning tools: Use sharp, disinfected scissors or pruning shears to avoid injuring jasmine.
3. Pruning methods:
(1) Prune branches: Cut off the excess branches on the main stem of jasmine, leaving 3-5 strong branches.
(2) Prune lateral branches: Shorten the lateral branches, leaving 2-3 buds, which is conducive to the growth of new buds.
(3) Prune diseased and weak branches: Cut off the diseased, weak, and crossed branches to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.
4. Care after pruning:
(1) Watering: After pruning, the moisture in jasmine evaporates quickly, so water it in time to keep the soil moist.
(2) Fertilization: Do not fertilize within a week after pruning to avoid affecting the recovery of jasmine.
(3) Light: In winter, the light is weak. You can place jasmine in a bright indoor area to avoid direct sunlight.
Pruning potted jasmine in winter is the key to ensuring that the flowers bloom fully next year. Through reasonable pruning, it can not only promote the growth of new buds in jasmine but also prevent diseases and pests, making the plant shape of jasmine more beautiful. I hope the introduction in this article can be helpful to your jasmine care.
References:
[1] Zhang Wei, Li Ming. Maintenance and Management of Potted Jasmine [J]. Agricultural Science and Technology, 2019, (12): 45-46.
[2] Wang Fang, Liu Qiang. Winter Pruning Techniques for Potted Jasmine [J]. Horticulture, 2018, (2): 32-33.