How to grow jasmine in a pot
Sharing knowledge about how to grow potted jasmine and the cultivation techniques of jasmine plants, the following is a detailed introduction.
To grow potted jasmine well, you only need to follow the growth habits of jasmine, manage soil, water and fertilizer, lighting, and trim appropriately.
Soil Management: The soil used for potted jasmine should not be a single type but should be composed of several types of soil to meet the requirements of water and fertilizer retention, good permeability, good drainage, and rich in organic matter. Generally, a mixture of garden soil, humus soil, and coal cake residue can be used, with a ratio of 5:2:3.
Water and Fertilizer Management: There are no fixed rules for watering potted jasmine; it is not necessary to follow a schedule of watering every few days. Instead, it should be based on the dryness of the potting soil. Because climate and weather can affect this, a rigid schedule may lead to improper watering and affect plant growth. Water should only be added when the surface of the soil in the pot is completely dry, and this watering should be thorough. It is best to use collected rainwater. If this is not available, tap water should be left to stand in a bucket for a few days before use. For areas where the water is alkaline, some white vinegar should be added to neutralize it.
In the summer, it is important to water a bit more, but avoid积水 in the pot. Additionally, you can spray water mist on the leaves to cool and replenish them. However, during the flowering period, it is not suitable to spray water on the plant, as it may cause the flowers to fall. If potted jasmine is fertilized properly, it may bloom several times a year, but it is important to pay attention to the method of fertilization, as improper fertilization can lead to "fertilizer damage," not only affecting flowering but possibly causing the entire plant to die.
How to grow potted jasmine
Fertilization should be done when the potting soil is dry, and it is best to do this around 4 pm. The fertilizer should not be too concentrated and should be diluted with water first. Human waste fertilizer is the best, followed by cake fertilizer, both of which need to be composted first. If neither of these is available, you can only use compound fertilizer. When using compound fertilizer, be sure to use less nitrogen fertilizer, as it may cause leaves to grow without flowers. Also, use less inorganic fertilizer to avoid soil alkalization. The day after fertilizing, water the plant in the morning, known as "return water," which helps the roots absorb the fertilizer without causing "fertilizer damage." Fertilization is generally done during the growing period, and after the Mid-Autumn Festival, no more fertilization should be done.
Light Management: Jasmine loves the sun and can basically survive even in direct sunlight. Therefore, it is best to ensure full-day sunlight, which will result in more flowers. However, during the hot noon sun in the summer, it is still necessary to provide some shade to avoid leaf burn.
Pruning Management: Jasmine is quite tolerant of pruning. To maintain the shape of the potted plant, it can be pruned twice a year. Once is before spring sprouting, when a heavy pruning can be done, cutting off some old branches while shortening the remaining branches to encourage more new growth. The second time is after flowering, when you should not prune heavily but only trim a few branches according to the shape.
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