What are the cultivation methods and precautions of African jasmine?

African Jasmine Introduction

African jasmine is a plant of the genus African jasmine in the Loganaceae family. Its original name is Chinese African jasmine, and its aliases include African African jasmine, African African jasmine fruit, etc.

Generally, the ripe fruits of African jasmine are collected between October and December, and then sown for propagation. The seedlings will not emerge until the spring of the following year. They can also be propagated by cuttings during the rainy season from June to July.

African jasmine cultivation method

African jasmine likes an environment with plenty of sunlight, but needs to avoid exposure to strong sunlight in summer. It likes an environment with high air humidity and good ventilation. It is not cold-resistant. The suitable growth temperature is between 18-32 degrees, not higher than 38 degrees or lower than 0 degrees. It grows best in loose, fertile, well-drained loam.

Watering method

African jasmine likes a humid environment and has a high demand for water in summer. If it is not watered in time, the new shoots will wilt and droop. At this time, do not rush to water it, but spray some water on the leaves first, wait until it recovers, and then water the potting soil with an appropriate amount of water.

Fertilization method

During the growth period of African jasmine, apply a thin layer of cake fertilizer water every half a month. Apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering in May to promote flower bud differentiation. After autumn, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers 1-2 times to ensure a safe winter. If potted in the northern region, add 0.2% ferrous sulfate.

Pruning methods

African jasmine can have its branches pruned short, and dead, diseased, and thin branches can be cut off in time during the growth period. When repotting every year, the roots can be trimmed and new culture soil can be replaced. After pruning, the number of waterings can be reduced.

African jasmine cultivation precautions

African jasmine is prone to anthracnose, which affects the growth of leaves and tenderer branches. If left untreated, the entire plant may even die. It needs to be controlled with carbendazim. Common pests are the short-fronted locusts, which reproduce quickly and cause greater damage. They can be eliminated with dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.