How to water双色茉莉 flowers during their blooming period appropriately
Main content introduction: This article discusses the proper watering of双色茉莉 flowers during their blooming period and the precautions for keeping双色茉莉 as a houseplant, with detailed information provided below.
Do you know "双色茉莉"? It is named for the presence of two different petal colors on the same plant, although it has "Jasmine" in its name, it is not actually a Jasmine. If some friends want to keep it at home, then let me introduce it to you, helping you understand its growing habits, likes, and dislikes, so you can take better care of it.
(1) To create a suitable environment for双色茉莉, we need to understand its preferences. It likes a warm, humid environment, enjoys sunlight but cannot tolerate direct strong sunlight, does not tolerate waterlogging, prefers a ventilated environment, but is not frost-resistant.
(2) It does not like alkaline soil, so a slightly acidic soil rich in humus should be used. Generally, a mixture of one part decomposed leaf soil, one part garden soil, and sawdust or coal cinder can be stirred together evenly.
(3) It prefers moisture but does not tolerate waterlogging and should not be watered too much. In summer, when temperatures are high and the air is dry, keep the soil in the pot moist but do not overwater. Use a spray bottle to spray water around the flowers and leaves every day to increase the humidity of the surrounding air and prevent high temperatures. In winter, water less and keep the soil in the pot slightly dry. When it rains, place the pot indoors to prevent it from being washed by heavy rain and to prevent waterlogging, as it fears waterlogging. After each petal falls and new branches grow, control the amount of watering to ensure flowering every month.
(4) Provide it with adequate nutrition and fertilize appropriately. After the petals fall each time, water it with a small amount of thin cake fertilizer, and then water with a phosphorus and potassium-based fertilizer after 10 days. After that, regularly water it with a thin sulfate fertilizer to maintain soil acidity and prevent the soil from becoming alkaline, which could cause the leaves to turn yellow. Before winter arrives, water it with a solution of monopotassium phosphate to increase its cold resistance, allowing it to survive the winter safely. Then, no more fertilizing is needed for the rest of the winter.
How to water双色茉莉 flowers during their blooming period appropriately
(5) It prefers a suitable amount of light and a well-ventilated living environment, but cannot tolerate direct strong sunlight or strong winds, as it is quite delicate and prone to leaf scorching and yellowing if not careful.
(6) It needs timely pruning. To maintain a "perfect shape," cut the remaining branches after each petal fall to encourage more branching, making the overall plant form compact and beautiful. Also, prune weak, tangled, and pest-damaged branches to ensure that双色茉莉 grows more vigorously.
(7) It has poor cold resistance in winter and needs to be kept indoors; otherwise, it will freeze. If you want it to bloom in winter, you need to ensure that the nighttime temperature can reach above 15 degrees Celsius, and it should be exposed to sunlight during the day to achieve this.
(8) We should often observe its branches and leaves, and address any pests or diseases promptly. Additionally, when outdoor potted plants encounter heavy rain, they should be drained promptly to prevent the roots from rotting.
The above information about how to water双色茉莉 flowers during their blooming period appropriately and precautions for keeping双色茉莉 as a houseplant is provided for your comprehensive understanding and reference!