Today's editor explains how to prune drooping jasmine and related topics about the cultivation methods of drooping jasmine, and the editor will introduce next.
There is a plant that, when it blooms, looks like a group of fluttering white butterflies, with a graceful and elegant flower posture. It is a popular flower that has swept through social media in recent years, and it is drooping jasmine. So what is the difference between drooping jasmine and jasmine? How should it be cared for?
Brief introduction to drooping jasmine
Actually, drooping jasmine has nothing to do with jasmine. Drooping jasmine is a shrub or small tree of the verbena family's Clerodendrum genus, which can grow up to 4 meters tall. It has white flowers with a fragrant aroma, and pendant inflorescences give a lively feeling. It is evergreen and prefers a warm and humid climate. Its growth habits are similar to those of the bead-of-jewel plant.
How to care for drooping jasmine well?
Drooping jasmine is not difficult to grow, but if not properly managed, it may have issues like yellow leaves, leaf distortion, and few flowers. When caring for drooping jasmine, it is recommended to pay attention to the following points.
1. Potting soil selection
Other than in the warm southern regions where drooping jasmine can be planted outdoors, it should be potted in other areas. The soil requirements for drooping jasmine in pots are not high, with loose and breathable soil being the best. General nutrient soil can be used for planting, or a mix of general nutrient soil and garden soil in a 1:1 ratio, or sandy soil can also be used.
When planting in a pot, sufficient bottom fertilizer should be added to the bottom of the pot. Fermented organic fertilizer can be used as the bottom fertilizer. With sufficient bottom fertilizer, drooping jasmine will grow stronger.
2. Fertilizer and water management
How to prune drooping jasmine
Drooping jasmine has a well-developed root system with many fibrous roots and can tolerate drought to some extent. Watering should be done when the soil is completely dry. During the summer growing season, it is advisable to keep the soil fertile and well-watered to promote the rapid growth of drooping jasmine.
In the growing season, it is recommended to apply a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every 10 days or so, and during the peak summer growth period, it is recommended to apply a balanced water-soluble fertilizer every 5-7 days.
Due to the rapid growth of drooping jasmine in summer and frequent watering, it may easily develop deficiencies in iron, calcium, and other nutrients, which manifest as yellowing and curling of the leaves. Therefore, during the summer, it is recommended to frequently apply a variety of trace element fertilizers to drooping jasmine to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
In the fall, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be increased for drooping jasmine to promote bud growth. The blooming period of drooping jasmine is relatively long, from September to March or April of the following year. Therefore, continuously applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the blooming period can effectively extend the blooming period and make drooping jasmine bloom repeatedly.
3. Controlling sunlight
Drooping jasmine has a strong adaptability to sunlight, can tolerate semi-shade, and can also grow in full sunlight. When caring for drooping jasmine in full sunlight during the summer, it is important to keep the soil well-watered. If it is dry, it can easily cause sunburn and yellow leaves.
Drooping jasmine is a short-day flowering plant. When caring for it, be careful not to place it under streetlights or in a room with lights on for extended periods. Too much sunlight can affect flowering or even prevent blooming.
4. Reasonable pruning