How to Cultivate Jasmine
White and fragrant jasmine is known as the queen of aroma in the home green plant world. Achieving a full bloom is not as simple as just watering and exposing it to the sun. Today, we will guide you from basic care to advanced techniques to create a jasmine garden filled with fragrance.
Key Steps for Jasmine Full Bloom
Nutrient Soil Formula and Sunlight Tips
Jasmine roots require high-quality soil. It is recommended to mix decomposed leaf soil, perlite, and fermented sheep manure in a ratio of 5:3:2, which retains water and is breathable. Ensure 6 hours of direct sunlight daily from late spring to early summer, and shade during the strong midday sun to prevent leaf burn.
Watering Timing and Humidity Control
Learn to determine the best time to water: in the morning, when the surface of the potting soil looks white but the inside is still moist, use the immersion method to water safely. During the hot summer, spray the plant surroundings with water twice a day to increase humidity, avoiding the blooming flowers.
Flowering Period Nutrient Supply Plan
From May to September, alternate weekly between using potassium dihydrogen phosphate (1:1000) and fish protein fertilizer (1:800), and complement with 10 slow-release fertilizers buried each month to double the number of flower buds. Remember to water the next day after fertilizing to avoid root burn.
Secrets of Propagating Jasmine through Cuttings
New High-Pressure Propagation Method
Select semi-woody branches, strip 1 cm of bark, wrap moist sphagnum moss around them, and secure with plastic wrap. Keep the moss moist for about 35 days, then cut and transplant when the roots are well-developed, increasing the survival rate by 40% compared to traditional cuttings.
Technique of Transitioning from Hydroponics to Soil Cultivation
When transplanting water-rooted jasmine seedlings, dig a water channel in the planting soil as large as the root system and fill it with vermiculite as a transition layer. Maintain a high humidity environment for the first 3 days, gradually reduce shading time, and normal care can be resumed after 2 weeks.
Jasmine Health Protection System
Recognition of Disease Warning Signals
Brown oil spots on leaves may indicate the (T-J) disease, while white powdery substances on the leaf back suggest the risk of powdery mildew. Spraying the leaves monthly with a garlic extract (10 cloves in 1L water) can form a natural protective film.
Physical Pest Control Method
During the peak period of red spider mites, place wet cotton ropes around the pot to trap adult mites using their hygrophilic nature. Regularly wiping the leaves with beer can supplement nutrients and repel aphids, which is environmentally friendly and efficient.
Mastering these care essentials will ensure that your jasmine blooms yearly. Remember to prune the残花 (remaining flowers) promptly after the flowering period, retain 3-5 healthy branches, and manage winter watering to reward you with an even more spectacular bloom next year.