Cutting method of tiger head jasmine
Tiger head jasmine is popular for its double-petaled flowers and fragrant fragrance, but pruning is an important issue throughout the growth period if it wants to maintain its elegant plant type and the flourishing scenery of flowers. Reasonable pruning not only optimizes plant shape, but also promotes nutrient distribution and doubles flower quantity. This article will systematically analyze the four major pruning tips to help you easily master the essence of styling maintenance. 1. The best timing and tool preparation for pruning 1.1 Seasonal selection principles Spring (March-April) and autumn (September-October) are the golden pruning period. At this time, the plant is in an active growth period and recovers quickly after pruning. Only light pruning is done during the high temperature period in summer, and no pruning is done during the dormant period in winter. 1.2 Tool disinfection specifications Prepare sharp gardening scissors (blade length 15cm is preferred), and wipe the blade with 75% alcohol before use. The thick branches are cut obliquely (45-degree incision), and the thin branches are cut flatly to ensure that the wound is minimized. 2. Four-step Advanced Method for Shaping and Trimming 2.1 Pickling and Promoting Branching (Key Step) When the new branch reaches 8-10cm (about 3-4 nodes), use tweezers to accurately remove the terminal bud. Pay attention to retaining the basic pair of intact leaves, which can stimulate the germination of 2-3 lateral buds and increase the crown width by more than 40%. 2.2 The thinning and plastic skeleton follows the principle of "three cuts and three retention": cut cross branches and leave parallel branches, cut inner branches and leave outer branches, and cut weak branches and leave strong branches. Keep the distance between main branches>5cm to allow light to penetrate evenly. 2.3 Refining techniques for remnant flowers After the flower has withered, cut down along the flower stalk to the second compound leaf, paying attention to retaining the axillary buds of the leaf. Operation in the morning can reduce juice loss, and combined with spraying potassium dihydrogen phosphate (1:1000) to promote rejuvenation. 2.4 The old leaf renewal strategy regularly removes the yellowed old leaves from the bottom layer every month and simultaneously removes the fallen leaves on the basin surface. Retain the top 6-8 functional leaves to increase photosynthetic efficiency by 30%. 3. Maintenance points after pruning Avoid getting wet within 3 days after pruning, and reduce watering during the wound healing period (about 7 days). Apply balanced liquid fertilizer (N-P-K=20-20-20) and increase scattered light, and switch to high-phosphorus potassium fertilizer after new buds germinate.
Through scientific pruning management, Tiger Head Jasmine can bloom 4-5 times a year, and the compactness of plant type is increased by more than 50%. It is recommended to carry out light reshaping every month and re-cutting when changing pots to keep the plants in their best viewing condition.