Which is easier to grow, jasmine or rose (Is it easier to grow jasmine in pots at home)

The common characteristics of roses and jasmine are that they are shorter than shrubs, have more branches, no obvious main stem, and small leaves. When the temperature reaches a suitable level, the growth rate is relatively fast, the reproductive ability is very strong, and any branch cut can survive. So, which one is easier to grow, jasmine or rose?

Advantages of potted roses

Rose has strong adaptability and fast growth rate, which is its biggest advantage.

First, it is not picky about the soil

Except for overly acidic or alkaline soil, roses can adapt to almost all soils. Whether you use garden soil, humus soil, coconut bran, peat, etc., they can be planted.

Second, heat and cold resistance

Roses have a good ability to adapt to temperature. Most varieties can withstand high temperatures of 35 degrees in summer, and some varieties will not have major problems around 40 degrees. They are also very cold-resistant in winter and can withstand temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees.

Third, reproduction is simple

Roses can be propagated through cuttings, and the success rate of cuttings is quite good. This provides convenience for the propagation of roses, and it is not a problem to turn one pot into multiple pots.

Disadvantages of potted roses

There are two main disadvantages of roses: the requirement for light and pests and diseases.

First, roses have strict requirements on light.

Rose is a light-loving flower and has strict requirements on light. The maintenance environment must have direct sunlight. If there is insufficient light, the rose will not grow well and will not bloom well.

Second, rose pests and diseases are serious

Rose is called a "medicine jar" and it suffers from many diseases and insect pests. It is better to grow it outdoors, but on balconies where ventilation is poor, it suffers from many diseases and insect pests and needs to be sprayed frequently.

The reason why jasmine is more difficult to grow than roses

Compared with roses, I still think roses are easier to grow. It may be because my location is in the north, and it is quite difficult to grow jasmine in the north.

Difficulty 1: Unsuitable soil

Jasmine is an acid-loving flower, but the soil in the north is alkaline, so many problems will arise for jasmine in alkaline soil.

The soil can be improved to a slightly acidic state if it is prepared in time, but the water in the north is also alkaline, and it will not be able to provide an acidic growing environment over time.

Difficulty 2: Jasmine has a weak root system

Compared with the strong root system of roses, the root system of jasmine is slightly weaker and not as hardy as roses. You need to pay attention to watering and fertilizing. Excessive watering can easily cause water accumulation and root rot, and excessive fertilization can cause fertilizer damage, which will have a lot of impact on jasmine.

Difficulty 3: Humid environment

Flowers in the south all like humidity. The air in the north is dry and cannot provide a humid growing environment. Although it can be improved by spraying more water, using humidifiers, etc., it cannot be compared with the south.

Compared with roses and jasmine, roses are a little harder, but they require a lot of light and are more susceptible to diseases and pests. Jasmine is a southern flower, and the soil and air humidity in the north are not suitable for its growth, so it is difficult to maintain in the north.

【 Summarize 】

However, jasmine is relatively easy to maintain and manage compared to other flowers such as roses and roses! But if you want to grow jasmine well and extend its flowering period, you still need to spend some effort.