How to cultivate珍珠茉莉 to make it bloom more?
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When it comes to jasmine, everyone knows that jasmine flowers are especially fragrant, so many flower enthusiasts like to keep a pot of jasmine at home. The fragrance is intoxicating when the flowers bloom.
Among the common varieties of jasmine, the fragrance of笔尖茉莉 is the most intense, 虎头茉莉 has very double petals and large flowers, but it is also more difficult to care for.珍珠茉莉 is relatively a perfect variety of jasmine, not only having a strong fragrance, but also large flowers with many layers of petals. The petals open in layers, with the middle petals wrapped together like a pearl, hence the name "珍珠茉莉." Its care difficulty is much less than that of 虎头茉莉, and it is suitable for both pot cultivation and as a bonsai species.
Tips for caring for珍珠茉莉 to keep it blooming without yellow leaves
In the process of caring for 珍珠茉莉, it is prone to yellowing of the leaves and also to excessive growth of branches, leading to fewer flowers. If you want珍珠茉莉 to grow with green leaves and more flowers, it is recommended to focus on the following points during pot cultivation, and珍珠茉莉 can bloom from early summer to late autumn.
1. - - Use loose and fertile potting soil - -
Potted jasmine can be planted with garden soil mixed with leaf mold and river sand, or with nutrient-rich soil. Jasmine does not have high requirements for soil, but prefers slightly acidic and fertile soil. It is recommended to add fermented organic fertilizer and bone meal as a base fertilizer when potting. Bone meal is a natural phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, which is very helpful for the continuous blooming of jasmine and can also strengthen the roots and stems of the plant.
Most珍珠茉莉 on the market are planted with multiple seedlings in one pot. Experienced gardeners can separate them into individual pots with one seedling per pot. For beginners, it is recommended to repot with the original soil for better survival and faster formation of the pot, resulting in more flowers.
2. - - Maintain sufficient light - -
Jasmine generally prefers a sunny environment, and珍珠茉莉 is no exception. It is recommended to maintain adequate direct sunlight during cultivation. For balcony care, it is suggested to place it on a south-facing or west-facing balcony.
In a well-lit environment, the branches of珍珠茉莉 will grow thicker and produce more flowers. However, it is important to note that during the hot summer, it is best to provide some shade for the pot, either by using a cover or wrapping it with a sun protection film to cool the soil. Direct exposure to the sun in summer can easily burn the roots and affect the normal growth of珍珠茉莉.
3. - - Keep the soil moist and fertilized during summer - -
珍珠茉莉 thrives in warm conditions. In the Guangdong and Guangxi regions, it can bloom continuously all year round. In other areas, it usually starts growing in spring and reaches its peak in summer. During the growing period of 珍珠茉莉, it is important to maintain sufficient water and fertilizer. In spring, water can be poured until it is completely soaked, and in summer, when water evaporates quickly, it is important to keep the soil moist and avoid drought.
At the same time, it is important to fertilize because 珍珠茉莉 grows and blooms throughout spring, summer, and autumn, and its demand for fertilizer is high. It is recommended to apply thin fertilizers frequently, adjusting the fertilizing schedule according to the watering frequency.
For example, if watered twice a day, fertilizer can be applied in the evening and clear water in the morning. If watered once a day, fertilizer can be applied every other day. Only by maintaining sufficient water and fertilizer can珍珠茉莉 continue to grow vigorously and bloom continuously.
4. - - Adjust the soil pH - -
Many gardeners often encounter the problem of yellowing leaves in jasmine, which is actually caused by excessive alkalinity in the soil, leading to poor absorption by the plant's roots and resulting in iron deficiency. It is recommended to water with iron sulfate fertilizer every 7-10 days during cultivation to adjust the soil pH and also supplement iron to prevent and correct iron deficiency chlorosis.
5. - - Prune to control excessive growth - -
In the growing period, 珍珠茉莉 can easily produce strong new branches that keep growing tall without flowering, which are called "excessive growth branches." These should be pruned in time to encourage branching and flowering.
In the seedling stage, 珍珠茉莉 can also promote more branching by pinching the tips of new branches, achieving the goal of synchronized flowering. Many gardeners' jasmines always bloom a few flowers at a time but can continue to bloom, which is caused by inconsistent pruning.
If you want珍珠茉莉 to have a synchronized flowering period, you need to prune the branches lightly when the number of flowers in a batch is significantly reduced. When pruning, all branches should be pruned lightly to ensure that new branches sprout uniformly, resulting in more consistent flowering. Do not hesitate to prune just because some branches still have flower buds, otherwise the flowering period will be inconsistent.
Additionally, pruning of 珍珠茉莉 should be light, retaining some leaves, which is more conducive to rapid germination and reblooming. If pruning is too heavy, it will take longer for new buds to sprout.
6. - - Keep warm in winter - -
Jasmine is not very cold-resistant, so it is recommended to keep it indoors during winter, maintaining a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is too low, jasmine can easily be frozen to death. If, during the growing period, the plant is kept well fertilized and watered, with thick branches, its cold resistance in winter will also be relatively better.
The above are some tips and knowledge about how to care for 珍珠茉莉 to keep it blooming without yellow leaves and how to cultivate it to bloom more. I hope this article can be of some help to you!