How to Care for Tiger Head Jasmine
Tiger Head Jasmine is favored by gardening enthusiasts for its double-petal flower shape and rich fragrance, but many gardeners report that yellowing and withering of leaves often occur during maintenance. As a typical southern flower, mastering its growth characteristics and simulating the native environment is key to successful care. This article will systematically analyze all the skills from daily maintenance to advanced propagation techniques.
Analysis of Tiger Head Jasmine Growth Factors
Light Management Techniques
Tiger Head Jasmine requires 4-6 hours of scattered light daily, can accept morning direct sunlight in spring and autumn, and needs to filter 30% of strong light with a sunshade net in summer. The suitability of light can be judged by the leaf condition: yellowing leaves may indicate excessive light, and an increased leaf spacing suggests the need for more light.
Temperature Control Solutions
Maintaining an environment of 18-32°C can promote continuous flowering, and temperatures above 10°C are needed in winter. It is recommended to use a smart temperature and humidity meter for monitoring, and to use double-layer protection during low temperatures—outer layer of transparent plastic film + inner layer of non-woven fabric, which can keep warm and prevent damage to the leaves from condensation.
Scientific Watering Strategies
Adopt a dual-mode water supply of 'soaking pot + misting': soak the pot once a week in spring and autumn (water level reaching 1/3 of the pot height), combined with misting the leaf surface twice a day; increase to twice a week in summer, and change to once every 10 days in winter. The key is to ensure the substrate moisture is within the 40-60% range.
Advanced Care Tips
Soil Formula Improvement
The ideal substrate should meet the following requirements: decomposed leaf soil 40% + coarse coconut bran 30% + red jade soil 20% + bone meal 10%. Add 5% sulfur powder to adjust the pH to 5.5-6.5 when repotting in spring every year to effectively prevent iron deficiency chlorosis.
Pruning and Shaping Secrets
Remove 3 pairs of leaves below the faded flowers promptly after blooming, and retain outward-growing buds. Perform structural pruning in March every year, removing crossing branches and weak branches to maintain ventilation and light penetration, which can increase the flowering rate by 30%.
Tiger Head Jasmine Propagation Guide
For cutting, choose semi-woody branches, retain the top 2 leaves and cut off 1/2 of the leaf surface. Use a mixed substrate of vermiculite: perlite = 3:1, combined with rooting hormone treatment, and maintain 85% air humidity, which takes about 25 days to root. It is recommended to operate in spring and autumn, with a success rate of over 75%.
By precisely controlling the light cycle, scientifically proportioning the cultivation substrate, reasonably applying pruning techniques, and adjusting maintenance seasonally, Tiger Head Jasmine can bloom throughout the year. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log, recording each watering and fertilizing data to gradually form a personalized care plan.