How to Care for Jasmine Seedlings Purchased Online
How to quickly pot the jasmine seedlings purchased online? Beginner gardeners often cause plant wilting due to improper acclimatization. This article systematically analyzes the 7 key steps from unpacking to caring for the fragile characteristics of online-purchased jasmine, helping you create a fragrant jasmine garden.
One, Core Techniques for Root Treatment
1.1 Emergency Measures for Unpacking
Immediately cut open the moisturizing film after receiving the package and use a disinfected scissors to cut away the entangled roots. Observe the root condition: healthy roots are milky white, and if browned old roots are found, cut them diagonally at a 45-degree angle from the base, retaining more than 60% of the main root system.
1.2 Root Disinfection Process
Prepare a solution of carbendazim 800 times and soak the roots for 15 minutes. Air-dry the roots in a cool and well-ventilated area for 2 hours before potting, allowing the cut ends to form a film.
Two, Scientific Substrate Mixing Scheme
2.1 Acidic Soil Formula
It is recommended to use a golden ratio of 5:3:2 for leaf mold soil: pine needle soil: perlite, and add 5g of sulfur powder per liter of soil to adjust the pH value to 5.5-6.5. Avoid using garden soil for direct cultivation.
2.2 Flower Pot Selection Criteria
Choose red pottery or green mountain pots, with a diameter 5cm larger than the original soil ball. Place a 3cm thick layer of ceramsite at the bottom of the pot to prevent water accumulation.
Three, Full Process of Planting Operation
3.1 Wet Soil Potting Technique
Moisten the substrate with water 24 hours in advance, with the moisture level being able to form a ball when squeezed and散 when released. Layer the soil and compact it while maintaining a 2cm distance between the root neck and the pot edge.
3.2 Root Watering Method
Use the sitting pot method to soak the water, with the water level reaching 1/3 of the pot height, and remove the pot after 20 minutes to drain the water. Avoid direct watering to prevent soil compaction.
Four, Key Points of Post-Care
4.1 Control of Acclimatization Environment
Keep scattered light (≤3000lux) for the first 7 days and maintain an air humidity of over 70%. Create a small greenhouse using transparent plastic bags and ventilate twice a day.
4.2 Water and Fertilizer Management Cycle
Apply a special nutrient solution for jasmine (EC value 1.2ms/cm) every week after the potting period, keep the soil moist in spring and autumn, and spray water in the morning and evening in summer.
Following the above four-stage care method, 90% of online-purchased jasmine seedlings can be successfully rejuvenated. It is recommended to use HB-101 vitality enhancer every month to enhance stress resistance, and to配合 regular pruning to shape the ideal plant form. Remember: observing the plant's condition patiently is more important than blind operation!