Why can't we grow jasmine at home?
The white and fragrant jasmine flowers are deeply loved by Chinese people, but they are often labeled with an ominous label due to the homophonic tone of "unprofitable" and the misunderstanding of white flowers. Is there any scientific basis for these long-circulated claims? This article will reveal the truth from a botany perspective, with an ultra-detailed family care guide. 1. Traceability of Jasmine Feng Shui Taboos 1.1 Origin of Homophonic Misunderstandings In the Southern Fujian language family,"Jasmine" is pronounced similar to "unprofitable". This language coincidence has led to taboos in some business families. In fact, the Compendium of Materia Medica clearly records that jasmine has the medicinal value of regulating qi and relieving depression. Ancient doctors often used it to make aromatherapy to nourish the body and mind. 1.2 Modern interpretation of color symbol Although white has a special meaning in traditional culture, it symbolizes purity and elegance in the field of gardening. Data from the International Flower Association shows that sales of white indoor plants have increased by 35% in recent years, of which jasmine accounts for 28%, which shows that modern aesthetics has broken through traditional perceptions. 2. Four elements of scientific maintenance 2.1 Fine water management adopts the "fingertip detection method": insert the index finger into the pot soil for 2 centimeters. If the pulp of the finger does not feel moist, water is needed. In summer, the flower pot is immersed in the water basin for 10 minutes twice a week in conjunction with the "dipping basin method", which can not only replenish water but also prevent stagnant water and root rot. 2.2 Intelligent light regulation Jasmine belongs to a strong positive plant. It is recommended to set up a mobile flower stand to achieve "light-chasing maintenance": full sunshine in spring and winter, and shade at 10-15 o'clock in summer. Equipped with a illuminance meter for monitoring, maintaining the light intensity of 20,000 - 30,000 lux can ensure that the amount of flowers doubles. 2.3 Fertilizer-gold ratio farmers use slow-release fertilizer with N-P-K=3-6-6 for a long time, combined with potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer once a month. Key skills: Embedding 10g of decomposed bone meal along the edge of the pot during the bud formation period can increase the concentration of flower fragrance by 40%. 2.4 The plastic art of pruning adopts the "three-three pruning method": keep 3 main branches after flowering, and leave 3 bud points for each branch. Combined with aluminum wire coiling, it can create cliff-style, jungle-style and other bonsai shapes, which not only controls the plant type but also promotes the differentiation of flower buds in the next year.
After getting rid of superstitious concepts, we will find that jasmine is actually an excellent home green plant. Master the sixteen-character formula of "no accumulation of water when wet, no exposure to strong light, apply thin fertilizer frequently, and prune regularly", and you can enjoy the fragrant sea of jasmine flowers from May to October every year. It is recommended to plant on the south-facing balcony and use it with an automatic irrigation system for more peace of mind.