What are the cultivation methods and precautions of French perfume jasmine?

French perfume jasmine cultivation method

French jasmine is a plant of the genus Gelsemium in the Loganaceae family. It is generally propagated by cuttings, using mature branches of the old year in early spring and branches of the current year with leaves in autumn. It can also be propagated by sowing.

French jasmine loves sunlight and can generally grow luxuriantly in warm, humid and fertile conditions. It is not cold-resistant and the temperature generally needs to be controlled at around 23°C.

When growing French jasmine, you should place it in a sunny place so that it can be exposed to more sunlight. Except for summer, it can receive sufficient sunlight in the other three seasons. It should be properly shaded in summer.

Watering method

During the growing period of French jasmine, watering needs to follow the principle of "water when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when watering". Reduce watering in winter and keep the soil slightly moist and slightly dry.

Fertilization method

During the growth process of French jasmine, it is generally necessary to fertilize it once every 20 days. You can apply a thinner liquid fertilizer. When it is about to bloom, you should apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, which will be more helpful for it to bloom.

Pruning methods

Generally speaking, French jasmine needs to be topped after it grows to a certain height. This can properly control its plant shape and prevent the plant from growing too tall.

French perfume jasmine cultivation precautions

French jasmine cannot be placed in a shaded place for a long time during cultivation, as it is prone to poor growth. However, in the summer, care must be taken to prevent exposure to the sun to prevent the plants from being sunburned.

In addition, in order to promote the growth of French jasmine after topping, it is necessary to strengthen water and fertilizer management, and pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests. Diseases such as damping off, wilting, and root rot are prone to occur during the seedling stage and winter and spring seasons.