What fertilizer is good for jasmine?

Overview of Jasmine Fertilization

Jasmine is an upright or climbing shrub of the genus Jasmine in the family Oleaceae. It likes to grow in a well-ventilated, semi-shady environment. If there is insufficient light, the leaves will be large and the nodes will be thin, the flowers will be small, and it is afraid of cold and drought, and is intolerant to frost, waterlogging and alkaline soil. The suitable temperature for its growth is 25-33℃.

Jasmine likes fertilizer and needs supplemental nutrients during the flowering period. In order to extend its flowering period, it needs more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers and less nitrogen fertilizers, otherwise it will only grow leaves but no flowers.

What fertilizer is good for jasmine?

Jasmine grows vigorously in spring, summer and autumn. When the weather is sunny and warm, you can apply more fertilizer. When it is cloudy and cold, you can reduce the amount of fertilizer. Apply thin alum fertilizer twice during the growing season.

How to fertilize jasmine

Before jasmine blooms, the main fertilizer should be phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to encourage it to bloom larger and more fragrant flowers. The concentration of the fertilizer should not be too high, just thin. Stop applying fertilizer after the jasmine begins to bloom.

As the jasmine buds gradually grow and mature, the amount of fertilizer can be increased, which will make the jasmine flowers flourish. The water and fertilizer of jasmine must be strictly controlled in winter, and not too much fertilizer should be applied at this time.

Fertilization season and time

In spring, summer and autumn, since jasmine grows vigorously, it should be managed in a cycle of about three days, following the order of applying base fertilizer, watering, top dressing, and finally clean water. In winter, the plant enters a dormant period and only simple water and fertilizer control is required.

Points to note when fertilizing jasmine

1. If the roots are rotten, first remove the jasmine from the pot, clean the soil on the roots, then cut off the rotten roots and put them in a cool and ventilated environment to dry the wounds. Do not expose them to the sun at this time, and wait until the wounds are dried before putting them in the pot.

2. The yellowing of jasmine leaves is generally caused by lack of fertilizer. Ferrous sulfate is essential during the maintenance process. It likes acidic soil, so it is sufficient to supplement it with ferrous sulfate solution once a month.

Lighting requirements

Jasmine is a strong sun-loving flower. After fertilizing it, place it in a place with sufficient light. It will continue to grow, its branches will continue to bloom, and its fragrance will be very sweet.