Jasmine cultivation methods and precautions
Answering netizens' questions on how to grow jasmine well and sharing some tips on jasmine cultivation methods and precautions, details are as follows:
How to grow fragrant jasmine? There are "5 things" to pay attention to!
Jasmine is a plant with a very pleasant flower fragrance and a very long blooming period. Many flower enthusiasts like to keep a pot at home, but when cultivating jasmine, it may grow well and bloom profusely in the early stage, while in the later stage, it may turn yellow, stop growing, or even become completely dried out. In fact, with proper techniques, it is easy to grow jasmine well.
The first thing to pay attention to when growing jasmine is soil preparation and pot selection. Many flower enthusiasts use tall pots for cultivation, which is incorrect. The excess soil in tall pots cannot dry out quickly after watering, leaving the top of the pot dry and the bottom wet. This can easily cause the roots at the bottom to rot, so it's better to choose a shorter pot.
If you are a beginner, it's best to choose a breathable clay pot and ensure that the soil is well-draining and breathable. Never use garden soil for cultivation, as it can easily cause root rot in an unventilated indoor environment.
When preparing the soil, it's best to mix half river sand into the soil, and you can choose any type of soil for the other half. This will ensure good breathability and drainage, preventing problems with the jasmine roots.
The second point to note is to water properly. Jasmine requires a lot of water for growth and blooming. Many flower enthusiasts don't know how to water properly and continue to water when the soil surface is still wet, leading to root rot. Conversely, if the soil is too dry and not watered, it will cause root drying.
When the soil is breathable and well-draining, the watering principle is to gently dig into the soil surface, and if it's dry down to one or two centimeters, water thoroughly. This will not hurt the roots or cause rot, allowing the jasmine to absorb water normally.
The third point to note is to choose the right fertilizer. Since jasmine blooms continuously throughout the year, many people choose to supplement it with monopotassium phosphate.
Monopotassium phosphate only contains phosphorus and potassium without other elements. Long-term use will lead to a deficiency of other elements, such as nitrogen and other trace elements, causing the jasmine to bloom well initially but then develop yellow leaves and僵 seedlings.
Eventually, due to the lack of root growth, the entire plant may wither and die. Therefore, if you want your jasmine to bloom continuously throughout the year, it's best to choose a fertilizer high in phosphorus and containing other essential elements.
For example, "Flower More 2," which contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. When buying fertilizer, you can check the label for the content of these three elements and choose one with high phosphorus content and other essential elements. This is the best fertilizer for growing jasmine. Fertilize 2 to 3 times a month with a moderate concentration to ensure sufficient phosphorus without affecting growth and continuous blooming.
Jasmine cultivation methods and precautions
The fourth point to note is lighting. Jasmine is a sun-loving plant, and if you want your jasmine to grow well, it must have sufficient sunlight.
If placed in a low-light indoor environment, it will cause the branches to become elongated, soft, and thin, with increased leaf spacing and no possibility of blooming. If your indoor environment lacks light, it is not recommended to grow jasmine. If you want to grow it, make sure to place it in a well-lit area throughout the year.
The fifth point is to maintain acidic potting soil. Jasmine prefers acidic soil. With limited potting soil at home and alkaline water, watering can easily lead to a highly alkaline potting environment, causing yellow leaves, especially on new leaves.
If you have alkaline water and soil in the north, it's best to water with sulfuric acid iron or chelated iron once a month to keep the soil acidic and ensure an adequate supply of iron. This will allow your jasmine to grow well, with developed roots and no yellow leaves.
Jasmine is actually not difficult to grow. When grown at home, it's important to prune properly, removing weak and overgrown branches after blooming, ensuring sufficient sunlight, and providing adequate fertilizer and water for normal growth.
However, the temperature must not drop below 15 degrees Celsius. After each pruning, it will quickly grow lateral buds, which will bloom after growing two or three pairs of leaves. This is its growth and blooming cycle.
The above is a specific introduction to how to grow jasmine well and its cultivation methods and precautions, for netizens to refer to and learn from.