Can Jasmine Root in Water Culture?
Water culture plants are favored for their cleanliness and beauty. As a traditional fragrant flower plant, can Jasmine root and propagate through water culture? The answer is yes. Water culture not only allows Jasmine to root quickly but also allows for a direct observation of the root development process, making it an extremely interesting cultivation method.
Four Key Elements for Rooting Jasmine in Water Culture
1. Container Selection and Water Management
Choose a transparent glass container for easy observation, with a recommended bottle mouth diameter of 3-5 centimeters. Use tap water or purified water that has been still for 24 hours, keeping the water depth at 2-3 centimeters, and change the water source every 3 days. Adding 2 drops of nutrient solution can promote rooting.
2. Branch Selection Standards and Treatment
Select semi-woody tender branches, 8-10 centimeters long with 3 leaf nodes. Use a disinfected scissor to cut diagonally at a 45-degree angle, retain the top 2 leaves, and remove all leaves at the base. Applying rooting powder to the cut can increase the survival rate by 20%.
3. Environmental Control Techniques
Keep a constant temperature of 25°C and maintain an air humidity of 60%-70%. Place it on an east-facing windowsill to receive 3 hours of morning sunlight daily. Use a shade cover to avoid strong noon sunlight, and use a transparent plastic bag at night to maintain the micro-environment humidity.
4. Water Culture Cycle Management
The best period for water culture is from April to June, maintaining a water temperature of 18-25°C during the 15-25-day rooting period. When the roots reach 3-5 centimeters, they can be transferred to soil culture or continue with water culture. Water-cultured Jasmine needs to be supplemented with a special nutrient solution monthly to prevent the growth of algae.
Through scientific water culture management, Jasmine can not only root successfully in water but also continue to bloom. During the water culture process, special attention should be paid to water cleanliness and light adjustment. After the roots develop, regular pruning can maintain an attractive plant shape, creating a unique indoor water culture landscape.