How to grow a good茉莉花 (Jasmine) pot plant
The editor introduces how to grow a good茉莉花 pot plant and detailed knowledge about the cultivation and management of茉莉花, followed by a comprehensive introduction.
Jasmine usually blooms from late spring to autumn, and if not properly managed, it may bloom only once a year; if managed properly, Jasmine can bloom continuously, taking a break after each flowering before blooming again.
After flowering, it is important to剪掉 (cut off) the remaining flowers promptly, generally just cutting off the remaining flowers and the two leaves below them. After flowering, it is necessary to supplement fertilizer in time, combined with a warm and humid environment, providing sufficient sunlight every day and supplementing water in time, which allows it to grow and bloom quickly.
1. Varieties
Friends who have grown Jasmine may be familiar with common Jasmine, as well as varieties with larger flowers and more petals, such as the 'Grand Duke of Tuscany' Jasmine; there is also the unique 'Pen Tip' Jasmine. The care methods are largely the same, and as long as the environment is suitable, any variety of Jasmine is easy to bloom.
'Grand Duke of Tuscany' Jasmine (Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke of Tuscany')
Jasmine (Belle of India)
2. Sunlight
Jasmine is not killed by sun exposure, even for newly purchased Jasmine, placing it in a sunny area can cause leaf sunburn in the early stages, but as long as it continues to get plenty of sun, the new branches and leaves will be very healthy.
This also indicates that if there is not enough sunlight at home, it is not recommended to grow Jasmine, as it is best to ensure at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. In an open-air environment, Jasmine grows better, especially in the southern regions where it can be used as a landscape plant.
How to grow a good茉莉花 pot plant
In the summer, when temperatures are below 40 degrees Celsius, Jasmine can be exposed to more sunlight, and the more sunlight it gets, the better the fragrance of the flowers. In overcast or rainy days, even if there are flowers, they won't have much fragrance.
3. Watering
Jasmine needs to be watered once a day during the flowering period in summer when the light is very strong, and sometimes even twice a day when the soil dries up very quickly. In the summer, it is important to ensure that the pot plant is watered in a well-lit environment and not to let it lack water or keep the soil constantly moist.
It is important to remind everyone that some friends who buy Jasmine use garden soil or potting soil to plant it, and once the soil is completely dry, it no longer absorbs water, causing water to flow out from the bottom of the pot immediately after watering. This is not watering thoroughly, and the immersion method should be used to water it thoroughly, which involves preparing a basin of clean water and placing the pot plant in it for 15-20 minutes to absorb water, then draining it.
4. Dividing Plants
If you purchase Jasmine with many plants in a small pot, be sure to divide and repot them later. It is best to repot in spring or autumn, planting each plant in a small pot for better management and avoiding the intertwining of roots, which can later be developed into independent trunk Jasmine pot plants.
5. Fertilizing
To make Jasmine bloom continuously, it is necessary to supplement fertilizer regularly, especially during the flowering period. As long as the temperature is below 40 degrees Celsius, it is possible to supplement fertilizer every week, preferably a water-soluble fertilizer high in phosphorus and potassium content, such as 'Flower More 2' or potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and it is best to alternate between the two fertilizers.
Additionally, it is important to regularly supplement acidic fertilizer, which can be done by mixing sulfuric acid iron with citric acid, supplementing once a month, or using chelated iron or alum fertilizer water, also supplementing once a month, to avoid soil alkalinity. Jasmine is a typical acid-loving flower, and if the soil is alkaline, it will not bloom well and the leaves will turn yellow.
The above information on how to grow a good茉莉花 pot plant and detailed introduction to the cultivation and management of Jasmine is provided by Green Plant Enthusiast website for reference by netizens.