What are the cultivation methods and precautions for African jasmines?

African jasmine is a plant of the genus Gardenia in the Loganiaceae family. Its original name is Gardenia jasminoides, also known as Gardenia, and Chinghuangguo.

Generally, African jasmines collect mature fruits from October to December for sowing propagation, which will germinate the following spring. They can also be propagated by cutting during the Meiyu season in June and July.

Cultivation Methods for African Jasmine

African jasmines enjoy a sunny environment but need to avoid strong sunlight exposure during summer. They like high humidity, good ventilation, and are intolerant to cold. The suitable growth temperature is between 18-32 degrees Celsius. The temperature should not be higher than 38 degrees or lower than 0 degrees. They grow best in loose, fertile soil with good drainage.

African jasmines prefer a humid environment and require more water in summer. If not watered in time, the new tender shoots will wilt and droop. Do not rush to water them but first spray some water on the leaves. Wait for them to recover before watering the potting soil with an appropriate amount of water.

During the growing period, fertilize with a thin cake fertilizer every half month. Add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering in May to promote bud differentiation. After autumn, apply 1-2 times of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to ensure safe wintering. In the northern regions, add 0.2% ferrous sulfate to potted plants.

African jasmines can have their branches pruned. During the growing period, promptly cut off withered, diseased, and overly thin branches. When repotting every year, prune the roots and replace with new culture soil. After pruning, reduce the frequency of watering.

Precautions for Cultivating African Jasmine

African jasmines are prone to the (T-J) disease, affecting the growth of leaves and tender branches. If left untreated, the entire plant may die. It is necessary to use carbendazim for prevention and control. The common pest is the short-horned grasshopper, which繁殖 quickly and causes significant damage. They can be eliminated with dichlorvos.

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