How to care for Jasmine potted plant
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For beginners, Jasmine may smell good but is not easy to care for. When it comes to how to grow Jasmine in pots, it's best to refer to the experiences of seasoned gardeners, as this can not only help avoid detours but is also easier for beginners to understand. This article is a Jasmine care experience shared by a gardener over the years, hoping it will be helpful to other gardening enthusiasts.
To grow Jasmine well, it is necessary to first understand its habits. Knowing yourself and your enemy, a hundred battles can be fought without defeat. Therefore, before growing Jasmine in pots, it is important to have a general understanding of Jasmine and take targeted care. Jasmine loves the sun and dislikes the cold. When the temperature drops to about 10°C, it will enter dormancy. Thus, Jasmine should be cared for outdoors to receive sunlight, and the longer it is exposed to sunlight, the better its growth and the more flowers it will produce.
There is a difference between growing Jasmine in pots and in the ground, so the soil preparation for home potted care is very important.
Jasmine potted plants require a growing soil rich in organic matter and with certain water and fertilizer retention abilities, as well as good drainage and aeration. To retain water and fertilizer while also having good drainage and aeration, and being rich in organic matter, a single planting material cannot meet these requirements. Therefore, the potting soil should be a mixture of several planting materials. According to requirements, I generally use garden soil and humus soil mixed with a certain amount of granular material.
1) Garden soil: I use the topsoil from vegetable gardens, collected and then heated to kill bacteria and weed seeds. The heating process also improves the granular structure of the garden soil, which should be familiar to experienced gardeners.
2) Humus soil: Humus soil is rich in organic matter. My humus soil is homemade. The method is to first lay a layer of garden soil at the bottom of a bucket (usually the old soil replaced when repotting), then add a layer of kitchen waste (such as vegetable leaves, melon peels, fruit peels), alternating layers of soil and kitchen waste, and fill the bucket using the "sandwich" method. After composting for about a year, it becomes good humus soil, which should be sterilized by sunning before use.
3) Granular soil: I usually like to use granular coal cake residue, which is crushed and sieved to remove powder, leaving the granules, and then soaked in water before use.
4) Mixed soil: Mixing garden soil, humus soil, and granular soil in a certain proportion makes good soil for Jasmine potted plants. I usually mix 5 parts garden soil, 2 parts humus soil, and 3 parts granular soil.
Jasmine is very tolerant of pruning, and pruning usually consists of heavy pruning in spring and light pruning after flowering.
Jasmine blooms most vigorously in plants aged 3-6 years, and as they age, they need to be pruned and updated in time. Before the Spring Festival, branches can be cut short to about 10-15 cm from the base to encourage the growth of many strong new branches. If the new branches grow vigorously, they should be pinched back when they reach 10 cm to promote a second flush, resulting in more flowers and a compact, attractive shape.
Light pruning after flowering: After茉莉 flowers fade, it is important to prune promptly to allow new branches to grow from the pruned areas. When new branches grow to a certain extent (usually when they have grown three or four sets of leaves), they will differentiate into flower buds again. Therefore, pruning after flowering is very important for Jasmine maintenance.
Jasmine requires a lot of nutrients to bloom three to five times a year, so it is important to fertilize regularly. However, the soil in pots provides limited fertilizer, so top dressing is necessary. Fertilizing Jasmine is a skill, and improper fertilization can cause "fertilizer damage," which can affect the healthy growth of茉莉.
1) Fertilization principle: Apply thin fertilizer frequently and in small amounts.
2) Do not fertilize during non-vigorous growth periods, especially after repotting, as it can cause root rot.
3) Fertilize on sunny days and avoid fertilizing when the potting soil is wet.
4) Use more organic fertilizer and less inorganic fertilizer, as inorganic fertilizer can cause the potting soil to compact and become alkaline.
5) After applying organic fertilizer the day before, remember to water back the next day to help the roots absorb better and avoid fertilizer damage.
6) Do not fertilize after the Mid-Autumn Festival, as the roots' absorption ability decreases, and fertilization can cause damage.
Jasmine potted plants need to know how to supplement water for the plant in time!
Watering Jasmine potted plants should follow the principle of "water when dry, not water when not dry, and water thoroughly when watering." It is unscientific to determine watering simply by time, such as watering every few days. Climate and air humidity are constantly changing, so it is impossible to water potted plants based on a fixed schedule.
The understanding of "water when dry": It means that when the surface of the potting soil is completely dry, it is time to water the plant.
The understanding of "not water when not dry": It means that we only water the plant when the surface of the potting soil is dry; otherwise, there is no need to water.
The understanding of "water thoroughly": Once you water茉莉, you should water thoroughly, allowing the water to flow out from the bottom of the pot. (Note: When watering, it is not suitable to use a lot of water at once. You should water a little at a time, as sometimes the potting soil may crack, and a lot of water will immediately flow out from the cracks, while the inside of the potting soil may not be soaked. Therefore, it is necessary to water a little at a time to ensure thorough watering.)
Water choice: The best water for potted plants is rainwater, especially spring rain, which is said to be "as precious as oil." The second best is water from fish tanks, which contains many nutrients. If using tap water, it should be left to stand for several days before use. Gardeners in northern regions, where the water is alkaline, can add a few drops of white vinegar to neutralize the alkalinity.
Jasmine loves the sun, so it is important to give茉莉 plenty of sunlight to promote strong growth, prevent leggy growth, and produce more flowers.
Jasmine potting soil should be changed every two years or so. The best time to change the soil is when there are signs of new buds, indicating that茉莉 has recovered from winter dormancy with the rise of spring temperatures. This is the best time for repotting and pruning.
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